Money | Golden Pond 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.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.

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?

A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned

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

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

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

Making Sense of HSAs and FSAs

How HSAs and FSAs might help your household.

Strategies for Managing Student Loan Debt

Five strategies for managing your student debt.

Making a Charitable Gift

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

Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.

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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

How Cash Apps Work

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

The Power of Compound Interest

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

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.

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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Articles

What to Look for in Personal Finance Apps

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

Monthly Memberships

A look as how autopay subscriptions can be a drain on your finances, especially when forgotten.

What Will You Do With Your Bonus or Windfall?

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

How to Read Your Credit Report

Solve a mystery while learning how important your credit report is with this story-driven interactive.

Year-End Charitable Gifting and You

This article may help you maximize the benefits of your donation for your chosen charity.

What To Do When Your Income Reaches 7 Figures

Preserve your high net worth with these foundational tips.

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Videos

How Cash Apps Work

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

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

The Cost of Procrastination

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

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?

Once Upon a Goal

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

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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