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calculator
6 min activity
Budget Calculator
Anticipate monthly and yearly expenses and manage your income with this budget calculator.
article
2 min read
The Upside of Frugality
Frugal living not only saves you money, it pays huge dividends. Is a penny saved really a penny earned? Or is there more to it?
coach
2 min read
Financial Wellness Assessment
Use the Financial Wellness Assessment to discover your personal finance strengths and weaknesses.
article
2 min read
What Is Inflation?
Inflation happens when prices increase and purchasing power decreases.
coach
3 min activity
Saving With A Purpose
Outline your savings goals and timelines to see how saving with a purpose can help make them happen.
calculator
1 min activity
Savings Calculator
With this savings calculator, you can see how your money will grow in a savings account and compare how different compound interest rates and saving periods impact your savings.
calculator
1 min activity
50/30/20 Calculator
Following the 50/30/20 Rule, divide your income into three categories: Needs, Wants, and Savings.
article
2 min read
Digital Spending Traps
Many apps, games, and websites use deceptive or exploitative tactics to convince you to make purchases, learn how to avoid being tricked into paying more.
article
4 min read
Interest
Interest is one of the most powerful tools in your financial arsenal and one of the more slippery dangers.
calculator
2 min activity
Simple vs. Compound Interest Calculator
What difference will simple and compound interest make when it comes to your principal?
article
7 min read
50/30/20 Rule
A simple, practical rule for a budget that's easy to implement.
coach
5 min activity
Trim Your Budget
Set a goal for reducing your budget each month, then evaluate your expenses and create new goals.
calculator
2 min activity
Inflation Calculator
Inflation measures how much prices and goods rise over time in an economy. Healthy inflation is normal, but it can impact your budget.
article
3 min read
Opening Your First Account
Ready to open your first account at a bank or credit union? Here’s a rundown of everything you need to know.
article
4 min read
What is Financial Literacy?
Financial literacy is knowing what finances are and how to spend, save, and manage money effectively. But it’s not a light switch—you don’t flip the switch and be done with it.
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Reward Quiz
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