Money | FTG²

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

Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?

Have A Question About This Topic?

How Cash Apps Work

Peer-to-peer payment apps are one of the newest ways to send money.

Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill

How long does a $20 bill last?

Once Upon a Goal

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

Pay Yourself First

It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.

Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

Building a Solid Financial Foundation

Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.

The Big Pause

This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

Making a Charitable Gift

Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.

View all articles

Historical Inflation

See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

Credit Card Payoff

Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

Lifetime of Earnings

Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

View all calculators

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.