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 Power of Compound Interest

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

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The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

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

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

August Wealth Strategies

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

5 Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt

U.S. consumer credit card debt recently topped $1 trillion. Here are five tips for getting you back in the black.

The Economic Journey of Your Morning Coffee

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

Four Ways To Use Leftover 529 Money

What to do with a 529 education savings plan when there’s no college left to spend it on.

Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?

Having an emergency fund may help alleviate the stress and worry associated with a financial crisis.

Give the Gift of Stock

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

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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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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.

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Once Upon a Goal

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

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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Articles

U.S. Personal Savings Rate

What can be learned from the savings rate?

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.

The Half Million Dollar Baby

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

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.

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.

8 Tips for Managing Sudden Wealth

With great wealth comes great responsibility. Here’s how to make smart, confident decisions with newfound money.

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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

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?

Surprise! You’ve Got Money!

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

Once Upon a Goal

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

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

Saving for College 101

Here's a crash course on saving for college.

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