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.
Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
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Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
Social Security: Maximizing Benefits
There are other ways to maximize Social Security benefits, in addition to waiting to claim them.
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?
When Should You Take Social Security
Monthly Social Security payments differ substantially depending on when you start receiving benefits.
SECURE Act 2.0: An Overview
The second iteration of the SECURE Act brings forward several changes to the world of retirement.
What Medicare Doesn't Cover
Hearing aids and prescription drugs are just some examples of what Medicare doesn’t cover. Learn about some alternatives.
2026 Planning Outlook
In our final installment of the 2026 Outlook series, Baird’s Wealth Planning experts share opportunities for the year ahead.
"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.
Understanding Your Benefits: Planning for Service Members
Service members who reach their ETS date or retire from the U.S. military are eligible for a host of financial benefits.
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Preparation is the Key to Retirement
The simplest ideas can sometimes make a massive difference over time. Enjoy this brief video to learn more.
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.
How to Bake a Pie-R-A
Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged differently from traditional IRAs. Do you know how?
Tuning Your Social Security Benefit
When should you take your Social Security benefit?
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.
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