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.”

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Forecast

The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.

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Managing Your Lifestyle

Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

Best Vacations: By Car, By Ship, By Foot, Once in a Lifetime

Four vacation destinations you might never have thought of.

Acres of Diamonds

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

• Articles

  Please Leave Home Without It

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

  Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

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

  Raising Healthy Children

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

  Stop Wasting Money

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

  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?

  Saving on Subscription Service Costs

  There are ways to improve your physical fitness without denting your fiscal fitness.

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• Calculators

  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.

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

  Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

  This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.

  Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?

  This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.

  Bi-Weekly Payments

  This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.

  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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• Presentations

  Managing Your Lifestyle

  Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.

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• Videos

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

  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.

  Choosing a Mortgage

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

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

  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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