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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Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.
A Survival Guide for Small Business
You took on a pandemic, you dealt with inflation, and now, you’re faced with the challenge of adjusting to our ‘new normal.’
Should I Accept a Free Credit Lock?
Learn the ins and outs of credit locks, freezes, and more.
'Til Debt Do Us Part
When it comes to combining finances, you may have more options than you think. Consider these relationship-saving strategies.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
4 Myths When Managing Sudden Wealth
Sudden wealth can be a blessing – or a curse, if not managed thoughtfully.
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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.
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.
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.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
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