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.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

Buying or Leasing in 2022: What You Need to Know

The factors affecting the decision to buy or lease your next car have become much more complicated.

Once Upon a Goal

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

The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

Few contemplate the complex journey that brought their coffee from farm to kitchen table.

Life and Death of a Twenty Dollar Bill

How long does a $20 bill last?

Cyber Self-Defense: How To Avoid These Common Scams

We’re all spending more time online nowadays - but so are cyber criminals. Learn to protect yourself from some common scams.

Personal Finance Calendar

Use this handy calendar to remember the year’s most important financial dates.

August Wealth Strategies

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

Choosing a Corporate Structure for Your Business

How you structure your business can impact taxes, fundraising and what you’re responsible for if things go wrong.

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The Cost of Procrastination

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

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

The Power of Compound Interest

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

Once Upon a Goal

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

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

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Articles

Debt: Not Necessarily a Four-Letter Word

Debt can be an important tool to creating the future you want – if you manage it wisely.

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

What to Expect from a Second Opinion Meeting

When you face health issues, you might seek a second opinion to confirm your plan. Why not do the same with your finances?

The Half Million Dollar Baby

The true cost of raising a child may be far more than you expect.

Give the Gift of Stock

Donating appreciated securities to charity can help both you and your favorite nonprofits – if you do it thoughtfully.

Weighing the Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards

It's important to understand the pros and cons when considering a prepaid debit card.

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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 Cost of Procrastination

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

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.

Once Upon a Goal

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

View all videos