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.”

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

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Choosing a Mortgage

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

Money Draining Food Myths

These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.

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.

Stop Wasting Money

One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.

Wealth Management in Real Life

Just engaged? Here’s how to financially plan ahead for marriage, a house and kids.

Pickleball in Retirement

Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.

So Your Data Has Been Leaked – Now What?

Data breaches have been on the rise in recent years – here’s what to do if you find your personal information was exposed.

Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.

Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.

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Forecast

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

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

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.

Surprises

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

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Articles

Parental Loans and Paying for College

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

Avoiding Cognitive Decline

Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

Bull & Baird: Inside Out

We're not thinking creatures that feel, but feeling creatures that think--and that affects our behavior as investors.

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.

Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?

You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?

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Videos

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

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.

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

Acres of Diamonds

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

Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

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