Money

One of the keys to a sound financial strategy is spending less than you take in, and then finding a way to put your excess to work. A money management approach involves creating budgets to understand and make decisions about where your money is going. It also involves knowing where you may be able to put your excess cash to work.

Featured Video

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?

How Cash Apps Work

Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.

• Articles

  How to Read Your Credit Report

  Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.

  Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

  Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.

  What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?

  This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.

  Building a Solid Financial Foundation

  Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.

  Understanding Money Market Funds

  Check out this brief article which explores the role Money Market Funds may play in your portfolio.

  Buying vs. Leasing a Car

  Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.

  View all articles

• Calculators

  Credit Card Payoff

  Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

  Historical Inflation

  See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

  Lifetime of Earnings

  Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

  View all calculators

• Videos

  Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

  Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.

  How Cash Apps Work

  Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.

  The Cost of Procrastination

  Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

  The Latte Lie and Other Myths

  Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

  Saving for College 101

  Here's a crash course on saving for college.

  Once Upon a Goal

  Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

  View all videos