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.”

Featured Video

Forecast

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

Featured Presentation

Managing Your Lifestyle

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

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.

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.

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

• Articles

  Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

  Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.

  Stop Wasting Money

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

  Good Health is Good Business

  Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.

  Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family

  Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.

  Raising Healthy Children

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

  Saving on Fitness Center Membership Costs

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

  View all articles

• Calculators

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

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

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

  View all calculators

• Presentations

  Managing Your Lifestyle

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

  View all presentations

• Videos

  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.

  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.

  Surprises

  Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.

  Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

  There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.

  What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

  Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.

  View all videos