Money | Strategic Wealth Advisory 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.

How Cash Apps Work

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

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The Cost of Procrastination

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

The Half Million Dollar Baby

The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Year-End Financial Moves to Maximize Your Momentum

Use these year-end financial strategies to help reduce taxes, protect assets, and move into the new year with momentum.

Saving Early & Letting Time Work for You

See how starting early—not saving more—can be the most powerful move you make for your long-term future.

The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.

Glossary of Scam Terms

A helpful glossary of current scams.

Don't Delay an Important Discussion

Talking about money shouldn’t be taboo. Learn about starting financial conversations across the generations in your family.

Understanding FDIC Insurance

FDIC insurance was designed to protect your deposited funds, but do you know how? This article answers that question.

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Historical Inflation

See how the purchasing power of a dollar has changed over time due to inflation.

Credit Card Payoff

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

Lifetime of Earnings

Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

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The Power of Compound Interest

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

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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?