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.
Saving for College 101
Here’s a crash course on saving for college.
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Protecting and Growing Your Cash
Safety. Simplicity. Yield. These are the three pillars that form Baird’s Cash Sweep Program.
Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill
How long does a $20 bill last?
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
Teaching Kids to Be Fiscally Fit
At every stage of your family’s lifetime, there are money lessons to be learned
Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.
Building Your Emergency Fund
Relying on credit cards in a crisis could be costly. The smarter choice? Start building your personal emergency fund.
The Case for Liquidity
The best way to maximize your outcomes is to maximize your choices.
Building a Solid Financial Foundation
Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.
Managing Money as a Couple
Keys to preparing to grow wealthy together.
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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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Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
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?
Protecting and Growing Your Cash
Safety. Simplicity. Yield. These are the three pillars that form Baird’s Cash Sweep Program.
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 –
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