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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Once Upon a Goal
Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.
Making a Charitable Contribution
There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
Personal Finance Calendar
Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.
What Can You Buy With 529 Distributions?
This article can be a helpful guide when begin preparing for education expenses.
Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program
In this article, explore the benefits of the Federal Student Grant Program.
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.
Buying or Selling a House in a Seller's Market
With house prices soaring, these tips can help you get the home you want without sacrificing your future.
U.S. Personal Savings Rate
What can be learned from the savings rate?
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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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Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
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.
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 Power of Compound Interest
Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
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