Checks, Deposit Slips, and Paystubs
This article will go over the anatomy of a check, deposit slip, and paystub and how to answer basic questions about your money from these documents.
A Plan and Place for your Money
How will you turn your check into usable funds? Where will you keep your money? This article provides an overview of your options
Savings Goals and Budgets
Consider the benefits of saving some of your paycheck for future goals, learn two ways of approaching a savings goal, and explore your options for budgeting your money
Building a Weekly Financial Checkup Habit
Learn what to include in this vital habit for financial health
The Spending Skill: Spend Less Than You Make
This is the foundation of financial well-being. You can’t achieve any of the other skills unless you are regularly sticking to this one. Another phrase for this skill is “Live within your means” or “Don’t spend money you don’t have”. The gap betwe...
The Saving Skill: Build up a Safety Net
A Safety Net (also called an Emergency Fund) is an amount of money that you reserve for emergencies and completely unexpected, necessary expenses (not things that you very suddenly want very badly). The amount of money you need for your safety net...
