Money | Financial Planners of Missouri

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 If Your Kids Decide Against College?

Rising college costs prompt students to seek alternatives; 529 account funds can be used for other education options.

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?

Building a Solid Financial Foundation

Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.

The History of Currency

Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.

The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.

What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?

This article can be a helpful guide when beginning to prepare for education expenses.

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program

In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.

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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 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.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.