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.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Making Sense of U.S. Household Net Worth
A look inside the U.S. government's statistics on household net worth.
How Does Your Credit Score Compare?
Have you ever wondered how your credit score compares to the rest of the country? Take a look and see.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps
An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
How Does Your Credit Score Compare?
Have you ever wondered how your credit score compares to the rest of the country? Take a look and see.
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Doubling Your Money
This calculator demonstrates the power of compound interest.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.