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.

Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?

U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Strategies For Managing Student Loan Debt
Five strategies for managing your student debt.
Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program
In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.
Countering Counterfeit Currency
Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.
Buying vs. Leasing a Car
Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
Year-End Charitable Gifting and You
This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.
Managing Money as a Couple
Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.
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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Historical Inflation
This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.