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.

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How Cash Apps Work

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

Understanding FDIC Insurance

FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.

What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures

Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.

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• Articles

  What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

  This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.

  Managing Money as a Couple

  Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.

  The Big Pause

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

  Financially Savvy at Six Figures

  Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.

  The Average American Budget

  Learn about the average American budget in this fun and interactive piece.

  Pay Yourself First

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

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• 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.

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• Videos

  How Cash Apps Work

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

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