Money | True Alpha Wealth Management

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.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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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 Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?

How Cash Apps Work

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

What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

This article examines one's options when receiving a work bonus or other financial windfalls.

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.

Financially Savvy at Six Figures

Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.

Personal Finance Calendar

Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

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

Making a Charitable Contribution

There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.

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Lifetime of Earnings

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

Credit Card Payoff

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

Historical Inflation

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

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The Power of Compound Interest

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