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.
Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Prepare for Medicare: A Guide for First-Timers
Consider these factors when deciding which Medicare programs to participate in.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Women and Financial Strategies
Most women don’t shy away from the day-to-day financial decisions, but some may be leaving their future to chance.
Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent
It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.
"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.
SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview
The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.
What Is a Roth 401(k)?
Roth 401(k) plans combine features of traditional 401(k) plans with those of a Roth IRA.
2026 Planning Outlook
In our final installment of the 2026 Outlook series, Baird’s Wealth Planning experts share opportunities for the year ahead.
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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?
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
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