Money | Jake Short

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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The Power of Compound Interest

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

Personal Finance Calendar

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

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?

Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.

Managing Money as a Couple

Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.

Understanding Money Market Funds

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

Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

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

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

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

Data Thieves from Outer Space

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

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The Power of Compound Interest

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

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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?

How Cash Apps Work

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

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.

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Articles

Building a Solid Financial Foundation

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

Saving Early & Letting Time Work for You

See how starting early—not saving more—can be the most powerful move you make for your long-term future.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

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

Should I Accept a Free Credit Lock?

Learn the ins and outs of credit locks, freezes, and more.

What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.

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Videos

Once Upon a Goal

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

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.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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