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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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Student Loan Protection

Learn why protecting your student loan payments is an important aspect of your income protection strategy.

Thanks, Mom!

When it comes to managing your personal finances, there’s plenty of complex advice out there. But often, simpler is better.

Once Upon a Goal

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

Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

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

Ask a Financial Professional: Couples & Money

If it were easy to talk about money, everyone would do it. But in reality, conversations about finances are tough for...

Financial Hacks for Millennials: Starting a Business

The major challenge “millenipreneurs" face is cash flow issues. Here are tips that can help position themselves for success.

A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

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

Planning for All Families

These planning tips can help.

Who's On Your Financial Dream Team?

On a team, all players count, but some key positions are more critical to success.

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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?

The Power of Compound Interest

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