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Baird Digest

News and Perspective for Growing and Preserving Your Wealth

SPRING 2026

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Featured Story: How To Help Your Kids and Grandkids Build Lasting Wealth

A look at the tools parents and grandparents can use to help children build long-term financial strength.

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Letter From Leadership: Planning for Every Stage of Your Family

In this issue’s Letter From Leadership, we reflect on the importance of planning that grows and evolves with your family.

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Key Dates for You

  • April

    AFTER APRIL 15
    After filing, share your return with your Baird Financial Advisor to identify new tax planning opportunities for the year ahead.

  • May

    MAY 29
    Celebrate 529 College Savings Day by reviewing your education savings plans. For additional strategies to support long-term financial goals for children, check out our gifting article.

  • June

    JUNE 15
    Second-quarter federal estimated income tax payments for 2026 are due.

    JUNE 30
    The deadline to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2025–2026 academic year.

 

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Gold, Silver and the Fear of Missing Out

Baird investment and market strategists Ross Mayfield and Mike Antonelli discuss what the surge in gold and silver means for investors.

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Keeping Your Vacation Home in the Family

Passing down a vacation home requires thoughtful planning. The right structure can help preserve the home and its legacy.

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When Is Social Security Going To Run Out?

A closer look at Social Security’s future and how smart claiming choices can shape your retirement.

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The Rise of Organized Sports

Organized sports are a booming business. Here’s what’s driving the growth – and what it means for family budgets.

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Supporting Critical Infrastructure When It Counts

When schools, hospitals and other essential facilities lose heat or hot water, the impact can escalate quickly and with dire outcomes. Baird Capital’s latest investment in Rapid Energy supports emergency temperature control solutions that restore safe conditions during outages. In one recent case, Rapid Energy delivered emergency hot water to a healthcare facility on New Year’s Eve, supporting care for a vulnerable population when dependable infrastructure mattered most.

With this investment, Baird Capital is helping support safe, reliable infrastructure in the communities it serves.

Learn more about how Baird makes a difference.

 

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