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.

Have A Question About This Topic?

Thank you! Oops!
Perspectives on Liquidity Solutions

Perspectives on Liquidity Solutions

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

The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

The Five Basics of Financial Literacy

How literate are you when it comes to your finances? Brush up with these five basics.

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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.

Give the Gift of Stock

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

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.

Buying vs. Leasing a Car

Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.

The Lowdown on Those Free Credit Scores

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

The Case for Liquidity

The best way to maximize your outcomes is to maximize your choices.

View all articles

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.

View all calculators

Your Cash Flow Statement

A presentation about managing money: using it, saving it, and even getting credit.

View all presentations

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?

Protecting and Growing Your Cash

Safety. Simplicity. Yield. These are the three pillars that form Baird’s Cash Sweep Program.

The Power of Compound Interest

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

Perspectives on Liquidity Solutions

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

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.

View all videos