Money | The Shea Dugger 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.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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.

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?

Data Thieves from Outer Space

Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.

Give the Gift of Stock

Donating appreciated securities to charity can help both you and your favorite nonprofits – if you do it thoughtfully.

Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time

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

What If Your Kids Decide Against College?

Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.

Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill

How long does a $20 bill last?

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.

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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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Once Upon a Goal

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

The Cost of Procrastination

Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.