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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Leaving Your Lasting Legacy

Want to do more with your wealth? You might want to consider creating a charitable foundation.

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?

Caring for Aging Parents

As our nation ages, many Americans are turning their attention to caring for aging parents.

Tuning Your Social Security Benefit

When should you take your Social Security benefit?

• Articles

  Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent

  It's important to make sure your retirement strategy anticipates health-care expenses.

  What Medicare Doesn't Cover

  Hearing aids and prescription drugs are just some examples of what Medicare doesn’t cover. Learn about some alternatives.

  9 Facts About Retirement

  Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.

  "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.

  Where Should You Retire?

  Here’s what to consider when choosing where to retire, along with cities that may align best with your retirement needs.

  Ten Financial Resolutions for Young Adults

  Now that you’re out of your parents’ house and on your own, here’s how to build a solid financial footing for yourself.

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• Calculators

  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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• Videos

  How to Retire Early

  Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.

  RE: Retirement

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

  Retirement and Quality of Life

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

  Retirement Plan Detectives

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

  Retiring the 4% Rule

  A portfolio created with your long-term objectives in mind is crucial as you pursue your dream retirement.

  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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