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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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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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

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

Building Your Legacy

A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

• Articles

  Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

  Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.

  Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

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

  Stop Wasting Money

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

  Saving on Subscription Service Costs

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

  Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family

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

  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

  Bi-Weekly Payments

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

  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.

  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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• 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

  Supporting Local Business In a Crisis

  Want to ensure your favorite local spots are around after the pandemic? Learn how to support your community in this video.

  Acres of Diamonds

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

  Choosing a Mortgage

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

  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.

  Coaches

  Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

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