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.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
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What to Expect (Financially) When You're Expecting
You may have bought a crib, car seat, diapers… but have you revisited your financial plan?
Managing Money as a Couple
Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.
6 Ways to Inflation-Proof Your Retirement Plan
Strategies to help make sure you have the retirement you deserve, even if inflation is here to stay.
Helping Out a Family Member
How do you offer money in a way that works for everyone?
The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee
Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.
Building Your Emergency Fund
Relying on credit cards in a crisis could be costly. The smarter choice? Start building your personal emergency fund.
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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 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 Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Perspectives on Liquidity Solutions
By being liquid – having cash or credit on hand when you need it –
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Protecting and Growing Your Cash
Safety. Simplicity. Yield. These are the three pillars that form Baird’s Cash Sweep Program.
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