Lifestyle | Baird's Portland 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.”

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

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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.

Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.

Surprises

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

Family Governance: A Key to Maintaining Your Legacy

As your family expands, a governance plan can help keep your vision, values and mission on track.

Gone Phishing

Cybercriminals are using AI to carry out mass phishing attacks, making it crucial for you to recognize these threats.

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.

Built To Last: Why Multigenerational Teams Matter

Go beyond a one-size-fits-all approach by working with a multigenerational team of advisors.

Money Draining Food Myths

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

Debt Stress

There’s a link between debt and stress.

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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.

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

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.

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

Coaches

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

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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Articles

Stop Wasting Money

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

Countdown to College

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

Raising Healthy Children

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

What Is Your Time Worth?

Time is money – but some decisions can cost more than hours. Learn how to decide what’s worth doing yourself and what’s not.

Please Leave Home Without It

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

Family Values: Charting Your Future

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

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Videos

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

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.

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

Forecast

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

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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