Money | Patrick M. Kelly

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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Once Upon a Goal

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

Building a Solid Financial Foundation

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

How Cash Apps Work

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

Mortgages in Retirement

Explore the benefits and drawbacks to paying off your mortgage prior to retirement with this article.

Password Protection Strategies

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

What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.

Making a Charitable Gift

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

Managing Money as a Couple

Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.

Countering Counterfeit Currency

Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.

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The Power of Compound Interest

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

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.