Lifestyle | Baird's Quad Cities Office

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.”

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.

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The Richest Man in Babylon

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

Wealth Management in Real Life

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

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

Money Draining Food Myths

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

Bull & Baird: The Meaning of Life

Life asks for the same thing long-term investing does: perspective.

Good Health is Good Business

Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.

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.

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.

Avoiding Cognitive Decline

Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

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Forecast

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

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.

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.

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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Articles

Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?

When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.

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?

Laid Off: A Plan for When Things Don't Go to Plan

In all the emotion following a layoff, it can be hard to know how to protect and maximize your options.

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.

Bull & Baird: Inside Out

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

Please Leave Home Without It

Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.

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Videos

Coaches

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

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.

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

Forecast

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

Choosing a Mortgage

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

Surprises

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

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