Lifestyle
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.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
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.
Retiring Wild: National Parks and You
Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.
Healthy Body, Healthy Pocketbook
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you reduce health-related expenses—and avoid time in the recovery room.
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.
5 Things That Seasoned Travelers Are Doing (That You're Not)
A collection of tips from professional travelers.
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How Much Home Can I Afford?
With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Interested in a Fuel Efficient Car?
Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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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.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
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.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.