Money
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
Lifestyle inflation can be the enemy of wealth building. What could happen if you invested instead of buying more stuff?
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Perspectives on Liquidity Solutions
By being liquid – having cash or credit on hand when you need it –
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
How Much Should You Support Your Kids in College?
We all want what’s best for our kids, but you want them to learn the value of money too.
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.
Spotting Credit Trouble
The wise use of credit is a critical skill. These 10 questions will help you assess your skill level.
The Smart Way To Pay Off Student Loans
When it comes to paying off your student loan debt, you may have more options than you realize.
4 Myths When Managing Sudden Wealth
Sudden wealth can be a blessing – or a curse, if not managed thoughtfully.
Five Do's and Don't of Medical Debt
1 in 5 Americans say they struggle to keep up with their medical expenses – luckily, there may be more options than it seems.
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Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed 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.
The Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Protecting and Growing Your Cash
Safety. Simplicity. Yield. These are the three pillars that form Baird’s Cash Sweep Program.
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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