Retirement
Where will your retirement money come from? If you’re like most people, qualified-retirement plans, Social Security, personal savings and investments are expected to play a role. Once you have estimated the amount of money you may need for retirement, a sound approach involves taking a close look at your potential retirement-income sources.
Retirement and Quality of Life
Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.
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Retirement Redefined
Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.
Your Changing Definition of Risk in Retirement
A change in your mindset during retirement may drive changes to your portfolio.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Buying a Vacation Home? 5 Questions to Consider First
You may be considering purchasing a vacation property, this can be an exciting milestone, but there are a few things to consider first.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
Retirement Realities
Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.
Relaunching Your Career: 5 Tips To Get You Started
Coming back from a career break? It may seem overwhelming, but these simple tips can help.
"Are We Going to Be Okay?"
Mike Antonelli and John Taft discuss one of Baird’s key priorities – providing financial contentment in their clients’ lives.
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
Individuals have four basic choices with the 401(k) account they accrued at a previous employer.
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Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
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Leaving Your Lasting Legacy
Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?
Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
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