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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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.

Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

• Articles

  Mastering Mobile Lingo

  Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?

  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.

  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?

  Debt Stress

  There’s a link between debt and stress.

  Building Your Legacy

  A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.

  To Catch a Thief

  Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.

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• Calculators

  Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?

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

  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.

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

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

  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.

  Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

  This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.

  Bi-Weekly Payments

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

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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.

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  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.

  Forecast

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

  Acres of Diamonds

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

  Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

  Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.

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