Lifestyle | Baird

Creating a life map involves a close review of personal finances and an assessment of other building blocks. Lifestyle matters look at how to balance work and leisure, how to make smart choices for the future, and many other items in an effort to help an individual “enjoy the journey.”

Surprises

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Forecast

This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.

Mastering Mobile Lingo

Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?

An Arm and a Leg

A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.

Building Your Legacy

A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.

Guidance That Grows With You: The Role of Your Advisor

How building a relationship with a financial advisor you trust can help you make confident decisions at each stage of life.

Financial Aid for Students 101

Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.

Parental Loans and Paying for College

Advice for parents before they agree to take on college debt for their children.

Raising Healthy Children

Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.

Countdown to College

Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.

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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.

Acres of Diamonds

In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.

It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup

It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.

Coaches

Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.

The Richest Man in Babylon

In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.

Choosing a Mortgage

Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.

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Articles

Family Values: Charting Your Future

How can families take on new perspectives and ideas without sacrificing their deeply held beliefs?

How To Talk With Your Family About Wealth

Discussions around family wealth can be uncomfortable, but they’re critical to preserving your wealth across generations.

Funding Your Career Break: A Step-by-Step Guide

Taking time off work? Here’s a guide to funding your career break without derailing your financial goals.

Bull & Baird: Resilience

Even though it can be tricky to stick to a plan in the heat of the moment, Mike writes about why it's important to have one.

Smart Moves for a Healthier Medical Practice

These small-business strategies can help your healthcare practice grow and your headaches shrink.

Protecting Loved Ones From Elder Financial Abuse

More than ever, seniors are becoming the targets of a hidden crisis: elder fraud. Here’s how to keep your loved ones safe.

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An Arm and a Leg

A visit to the hospital can be painful, for both your body and your wallet. Don't let it be more painful than it has to be.

It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup

It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.

Forecast

This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.

To Buy or Not to Buy

The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.

Coaches

Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.

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