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.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

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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?

Pay Yourself First

It sounds simple, but paying yourself first can really pay off.

Once Upon a Goal

Do you know how to set up your financial goals for success? This knight does.

Helping Out a Family Member

How do you offer money in a way that works for everyone?

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

What’s the deal with your yearly free credit report?

How Much Should You Support Your Kids in College?

We all want what’s best for our kids, but you want them to learn the value of money too.

Is College Right for You?

For some, going from high school graduation to college makes a lot of sense. It might not be the best path for everyone.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

Building an Emergency Fund: Your Financial Safety Net

Relying on credit cards in a crisis could be costly. The smarter choice? Start building your personal emergency fund.

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Credit Card Payoff

Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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.

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.

The Cost of Procrastination

Procrastination can be costly. When you get a late start, it may be difficult to make up for lost time.

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Articles

Building a Solid Financial Foundation

Sustain financial well-being or create wealth through these actions.

How to Cover the Cost of Your Wedding

The average American wedding costs roughly $30,000 these days. Here are some practical tips to help spend less and save more.

Equity Compensation: Beyond Benefits

With the right planning, your equity compensation can be a cornerstone of your financial future.

August Wealth Strategies

Scott Grenier of Baird’s Wealth Solutions Group and Jonathan Raymon from Baird Trust explore options in charitable giving.

What to Expect (Financially) When You’re Expecting

You may have bought a crib, car seat, diapers… but have you revisited your financial plan?

Making a Charitable Contribution

There are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock.

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Calculators

Credit Card Payoff

Find out how long it may take to pay off a credit card balance and what it costs in interest.

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Videos

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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?

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.

View all videos