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.
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Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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This calculator shows how inflation over the years has impacted purchasing power.
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Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
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Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
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