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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

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Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs

How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.

Once Upon a Goal

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

Pay Yourself First

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

Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program

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

How to Read Your Credit Report

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

Glossary of Scam Terms

A helpful glossary of current scams.

Personal Finance Calendar

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

How Big is Money?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

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The Power of Compound Interest

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

The Cost of Procrastination

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

How Cash Apps Work

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