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The everyday mechanics of money: saving, spending, borrowing, and building good habits.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
The famous saying from Poor Richard’s Almanack is frequently misquoted. It was published by founder Benjamin Franklin in 1737: “A penny sa
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Believe it or not, the agency responsible for protecting U.S. currency is the United States Secret Service. The agency was founded on July 5, 1865, as
Read article → MoneyGlossary of Scam Terms
Glossary of Scam Terms
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With the advent of online payment systems and the rise of debit cards, physical currency may seem like a relic of a bygone era
Read article → MoneyMaking Sense of HSAs and FSAs
With average family health insurance premiums for employer coverage averaging over $25,000 annually, some employees feel the squeeze. In this environm
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In today's increasingly connected world, protecting your information is arguably more important than ever. Your credit report consists of a slew of pe
Read article → MoneyThe History of Currency
The History of Currency
Read article → MoneyU.S. Personal Savings Rate
The U.S. personal saving rate stood at 3.6 percent at the end of 2025, down slightly from the 4.3 rate at the end of 2024. The personal saving rate is
Read article → MoneyUnderstanding FDIC Insurance
It's natural to wonder exactly how a bank safeguards your money. Fortunately, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance exists for th
Read article → MoneyUnderstanding Money Market Funds
A money market fund, not to be confused with a money market account, is a type of mutual fund that invests in instruments like cash equivalents and sh
Read article → MoneyWeighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
Many Americans use some sort of prepaid debit card, for a wide variety of reasons. Some prefer them for their versatility and the ability to use them
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Your peak earning years bring with them a powerful opportunity: the chance to build real financial momentum. But that momentum doesn’t come from
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Credit Card Payoff
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Historical Inflation
Open calculator → VideoHow Cash Apps Work
Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.
Watch → VideoKeeping Up with the Joneses
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
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Lifetime of Earnings
Open calculator → VideoOnce Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
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Here's a crash course on saving for college.
Watch → VideoSurprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
Watch → VideoThe Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
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Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
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