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.
Perspectives on Liquidity Solutions
By being liquid – having cash or credit on hand when you need it –
Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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Protecting and Growing Your Cash
Safety. Simplicity. Yield. These are the three pillars that form Baird’s Cash Sweep Program.
Wealth and the Single Parent
Making smart financial choices while raising kids on your own can require additional planning and discipline.
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?
The History of Currency
Currency has been around for a long time. Here’s a quick history lesson.
Password Protection Strategies
Simple steps may help you foil hackers and protect your privacy.
The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores
What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?
Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
The Case for Liquidity
The best way to maximize your outcomes is to maximize your choices.
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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Your Cash Flow Statement
A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.
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The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Protecting and Growing Your Cash
Safety. Simplicity. Yield. These are the three pillars that form Baird’s Cash Sweep Program.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
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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