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 Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

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

Take the Stage: Commitment and the Money Conversation
Congratulations, you’re ready to commit. Perhaps you now share keys to the same front door or there’s a ring in your future.

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 12 Steps to Living Confidently: How to Cut Your Expenses
The advice about cutting expenses makes it sound downright unappealing. No wonder many of us haven’t learned to finance well.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
6 Steps to Rewire the Mind-Money Connection
Every new year brings promise, but sometimes this annual ritual can feel more like Groundhog Day. You start the year determined to keep your resolutions, but before too long, you default back to bad habits.
Couples and Money
Did you know money is a leading cause for break-ups and divorce among couples?
How to Make Smart Debt Decisions
Making smarter decisions about debt can help you reduce stress.
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Student Loan Protection
Learn why protecting your student loan payments is an important aspect of your income protection strategy.
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?
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.