Money | HMC Investment 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.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

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Once Upon a Goal

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

What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

An increasing number have been developed to help individuals with their personal finances.

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?

Glossary of Scam Terms

A helpful glossary of current scams.

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.

How Big is Money?

Learn a little about worldwide currency in this fun infographic

Personal Finance Calendar

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

What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

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

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Once Upon a Goal

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

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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?

How Cash Apps Work

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

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Articles

The Big Pause

This handy interactive explains which essential government services are affected by a shutdown.

Spotting Credit Trouble

The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.

The Half Million Dollar Baby

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

Data Thieves from Outer Space

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

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

Making a Charitable Gift

Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.

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Videos

Once Upon a Goal

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

How Cash Apps Work

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

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.

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?

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