Money | Bobbi Barbera

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?

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The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program

In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program

In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.

The Many Ways to Measure Inflation

Different inflation indexes may tell different stories. Here's what that could mean for you.

Financially Savvy at Six Figures

Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.

What If Your Kids Decide Against College?

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A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

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How to Read Your Credit Report

Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.

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Once Upon a Goal

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

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 Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

How Cash Apps Work

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Articles

Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

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

Making a Charitable Gift

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

The Big Pause

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

Password Protection Strategies

Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.

How to Read Your Credit Report

Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.

Personal Finance Calendar

Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

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Videos

How Cash Apps Work

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

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

The Power of Compound Interest

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

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