Money | The Shannon Hitchcock 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

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The Power of Compound Interest

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

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The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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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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.

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At every stage of your family’s lifetime, there are money lessons to be learned

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A Comprehensive Guide to Charitable Giving Strategies

From assets and timing to strategies and structures, this guide breaks down the key elements of charitable giving.

Pay Yourself First

It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.

Building an Emergency Fund: Your Financial Safety Net

Relying on credit cards in a crisis could be costly. The smarter choice? Start building your personal emergency fund.

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

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?

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.

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