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.

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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.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.

• Articles

  A Budget You Can Live With

  A realistic budget can be step one in achieving your financial goals – use these tips to efficiently allocate your money.

  Data Thieves from Outer Space

  Learn about the dangers of internet fraud with this highly educational and fun “pulp” comic.

  Financially Savvy at Six Figures

  Help your clients with these practical steps to make the most of their six-figure income.

  A Financial Checklist for Post-Graduates

  If you are just starting out on your first job in your first apartment – or if someone you love is in that position - this simple checklist can help you build a solid financial future.

  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.

  Countering Counterfeit Currency

  Combating counterfeiting remains core to preserving the integrity of the nation’s money.

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• Calculators

  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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• Videos

  Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

  Here’s a quick guide to checking to see if you have unclaimed money.

  Perspectives on Liquidity Solutions

  By being liquid – having cash or credit on hand when you need it –

  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.

  The Power of Compound Interest

  Learn how to harness the power of compound interest for your investments.

  The Latte Lie and Other Myths

  Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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