Money | Beth A. Plentzas | Caitlin Harrison

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.

The Power of Compound Interest

Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Pay Yourself First

It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.

How Cash Apps Work

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

How to Read Your Credit Report

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

The History of Currency

Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.

Countering Counterfeit Currency

Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.

Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

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

What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures

Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.

A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.

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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.

Once Upon a Goal

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

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

The Power of Compound Interest

Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

How Cash Apps Work

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Articles

Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.

Making a Charitable Gift

Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.

Personal Finance Calendar

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

Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program

In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.

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.

The Big Pause

This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

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Videos

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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?

Once Upon a Goal

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

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

The Power of Compound Interest

Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

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