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.
Protecting and Growing Your Cash
Safety. Simplicity. Yield. These are the three pillars that form Baird’s Cash Sweep Program.
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Perspectives on Liquidity Solutions
By being liquid – having cash or credit on hand when you need it –
7 Steps to Take When Tying the Knot
Marriage comes with lots of financial considerations. Here’s how to start off on the right foot when walking down the aisle.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Debt: Not Necessarily a Four-Letter Word
Debt can be an important tool to creating the future you want – if you manage it wisely.
How to Organize Your Financial Life
Keeping your financial documents organized might feel like a chore, but it can be a lifesaver in an emergency.
7 Steps to Take When Tying the Knot
Marriage comes with lots of financial considerations. Here’s how to start off on the right foot when walking down the aisle.
A Young Adult's Guide to Debt
Not all debt is created equal. From mortgages to credit cards, here’s how to think about some common types of debt.
Helping Out a Family Member
How do you offer money in a way that works for everyone?
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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What Is My Current Cash Flow?
Assess whether you are running “in the black” or “in the red” each month.
Paying Off a Credit Card
Enter various payment options and determine how long it may take to pay off a credit card.
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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.
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.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
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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