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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.

 
 
Keeping Up with the Joneses

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?

Finding calm during volatile markets

Finding calm during volatile markets

During volatility, avoid “panic moves” and consider ways to diversify, including annuities and whole life insurance

The Power of Compound Interest

The Power of Compound Interest

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

 

8 behaviors that help boost financial confidence

These eight strategies can help you confidently decrease your financial stress and boost your well-being

Protecting your business if an associate dies

Three options to consider in preparation for transitioning a business after the passing of an associate. 

Smart money moves for families

Life with children is a rollercoaster ride. A sound financial strategy can help put your nerves at ease.

Do you speak finance? The acronyms you should know

The more financial terms you understand, the easier it can be to make smart financial decisions.

Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.

What does a healthy relationship with money look like?

Insurance isn’t always top of mind, but it can help protect you and give you confidence, so you can focus on your life.

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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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.

Once Upon a Goal

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

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