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.

Navigating the Social Security Landscape

Navigating the Social Security Landscape

In our February 2024 Wealth Strategies webinar, Baird’s experts explain the basics of Social Security planning.

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

A Fruitful Retirement: Social Security Benefit

Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.

5 Benefits of Working in Retirement

Here are 5 reasons why you may consider working through retirement.

Money that Buys Good Health is Never Ill Spent

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

Your Plan to an Effective Business Sale

How developing a strong plan for selling your business is key to a smooth adjustment into this new stage of life.

Social Security: Five Facts You Need to Know

Here are five facts about Social Security that are important to keep in mind.

Dear Reader

Mike Antonelli shares a list of things he believes about the world.

Navigating the Risks of Retiring in a Bear Market

A bear market can hurt more when you’re early in retirement. Here’s what you can do about it.

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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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Retirement Redefined

Around the country, attitudes about retirement are shifting.

Retirement Plan Detectives

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

Perception vs. Reality

There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.

Encore Careers: Push Your Boundaries

Ready for retirement? Find out why many are considering encore careers and push your boundaries into something more, here.

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.

Risk Tolerance: What’s Your Style?

Learn about what risk tolerance really means in this helpful and insightful video.

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