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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The Power of Compound Interest

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

The Cost of Procrastination

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

Teaching Kids to Be Fiscally Fit

At every stage of your family’s lifetime, there are money lessons to be learned

The Latte Lie and Other Myths

Check out this video to begin separating fact from fiction.

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  Five Do's and Don'ts of Medical Debt

  1 in 5 Americans say they struggle to keep up with their medical expenses – luckily, there may be more options than it seems.

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

  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.

  Debt: Not Necessarily a Four-Letter Word

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

  August Wealth Strategies

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

  5 Ways To Sell or Transfer Your Business

  Why succession plans are key for preparing to sell or transfer ownership of your business – and five ways you can do so.

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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?

  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.

  The Cost of Procrastination

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

  Once Upon a Goal

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

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