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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Give the Gift of Stock
Donating appreciated securities to charity can help both you and your favorite nonprofits – if you do it thoughtfully.
Data Thieves from Outer Space
Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.
Pay Yourself First
It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.
Protect Yourself From Wire Fraud
Wire fraud is one of the scariest forms of theft. Here’s how it happens and how to protect yourself from it.
The Smart Way To Pay Off Student Loans
When it comes to paying off your student loan debt, you may have more options than you realize.
Don’t Get Burned by the Hot Housing Market
Balancing your short-term homebuying goals with your long-term financial needs.
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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.
Surprise! You’ve Got Money!
Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.
The Cost of Procrastination
Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.
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 Latte Lie and Other Myths
Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.
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