Money | The Hanson Slater Power Group

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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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

A Budget You Can Live With

A realistic budget can be step one in achieving your financial goals – use these tips to efficiently allocate your money.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Cyber Self-Defense: How To Avoid These Common Scams

We’re all spending more time online nowadays - but so are cyber criminals. Learn to protect yourself from some common scams.

The Benefits of Consolidating Accounts

More than creating convenience, consolidating accounts can help you mitigate taxes, better manage your cash flow and more.

Spotting Credit Trouble

The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

Should You Buy or Lease Your Next Car?

Before choosing your next car, make sure you can answer these questions related to finances, driving frequency and more.

Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill

How long does a $20 bill last?

A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.

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Credit Card Payoff

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

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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.