Lifestyle | Baird Franklin

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.”

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.

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A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

Avoiding Cognitive Decline

Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

Keeping Good Records is Good Business

Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.

Bull & Baird: Reelin' in the Year

What would be your soundtrack of 2025? Mike shares the songs he would pick to be the backdrop of this year in investing.

A Financial Checklist for Post-Graduates

Graduating from college into the adult world is a big milestone. Follow these steps to thrive in this new chapter of life.

Women Talking Wealth: Kathy Cobb

Business Development Consultant Kathy Cobb discusses her unique financial journey in this edition of Women Talking Wealth.

Maintaining Financial Well-Being Through a Divorce

Are you prepared for the transition of untying the knot?

A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College

Dropping off your child is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.

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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.

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

Surprises

Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.

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.

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

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Articles

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.

Smart Moves for a Healthier Medical Practice

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

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.

A Financial Checklist for Post-Graduates

Graduating from college into the adult world is a big milestone. Follow these steps to thrive in this new chapter of life.

Debt Stress

There’s a link between debt and stress.

Keeping Good Records is Good Business

Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.

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Videos

Surprises

Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.

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.

Forecast

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

Acres of Diamonds

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

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

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