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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.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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Keeping Up with the Joneses

Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?

Data Thieves from Outer Space

Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.

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 Half Million Dollar Baby

The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.

Four Ways To Use Leftover 529 Money

What to do with a 529 education savings plan when there’s no college left to spend it on.

Personal Finance Calendar

Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

5 Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt

U.S. consumer credit card debt recently topped $1 trillion. Here are five tips for getting you back in the black.

The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.

The Benefits of Consolidating Accounts

More than creating convenience, consolidating accounts can help you mitigate taxes, better manage your cash flow and more.

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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Once Upon a Goal

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