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.”
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
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.

Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages
When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan.

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.
Pickleball in Retirement
Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.
Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family
Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.
Best Vacations: By Car, By Ship, By Foot, Once in a Lifetime
Four vacation destinations you might never have thought of.
Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
The Three Keys to a Great Password
Have fun and learn how to craft the perfect password with the help of this highly engaging infographic.
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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.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
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.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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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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Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
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.
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.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We'd love to help you prepare.