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.
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?
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A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
Tax Efficiency in Retirement
What role would taxes play in your investment decisions?
Rightsizing for Retirement
What does your home really cost?
New Retirement Contribution Limits for 2026
A look at the new retirement contribution limits from the IRS.
"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.
The New Retirement Risk: Outliving Your Portfolio
Longer lifespans are reshaping retirement planning horizons – will your wealth keep pace?
Who Is Your Trusted Contact?
This investment account question is vital and answered as early as possible.
Social Security: The Elephant in the Room
Some people wonder if Social Security will remain financially sound enough to pay the benefits they are owed.
After You Max Out Your 401(k)
Looking to make the max contribution to your 401(k) and then some? Here are some options to save even more for retirement.
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My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
Emergency Fund Calculator
Find out how large your emergency fund should be based on your monthly expenses.
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Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries
Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.
The Power of Tax-Deferred Growth
Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?
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.
A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.
RE: Retirement
How does your ideal retirement differ from reality, and what can we do to better align the two?
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