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.

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Retirement and Quality of Life

Retirement and Quality of Life

Asking the right questions about how you can save money for retirement without sacrificing your quality of life.

Using Liquidity in Retirement To Beat Inflation

Using Liquidity in Retirement To Beat Inflation

While inflation can increase the risk of a down market early in retirement, you might have some options.

Preparation is the Key to Retirement

Preparation is the Key to Retirement

The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.

Planning for the Future of Social Security: 2025 Update

What you need to know about the future of Social Security – and how to plan confidently for what’s ahead.

Catch-Up Contributions

Workers 50+ may make contributions to their qualified retirement plans above the limits imposed on younger workers.

"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.

Should You Borrow from Your 401(k)?

Does it make sense to borrow from my 401(k) to pay off debt or to make a major purchase?

Making Sense of the Social Security Fairness Act

The Social Security Fairness Act increased benefits for millions of retirees – how could it impact you?

Using Liquidity in Retirement To Beat Inflation

While inflation can increase the risk of a down market early in retirement, you might have some options.

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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?

RE: Retirement

How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?

How to Bake a Pie-R-A

Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?

The Long Run: Women and Retirement

For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.

Retirement Plan Detectives

Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.

The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth

Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?

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