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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A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds

Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.

Choosing a Mortgage

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

• Articles

  Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family

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

  Please Leave Home Without It

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

  Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century

  Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.

  Countdown to College

  Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.

  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.

  The Best Apps in Travel

  Technology tips to make your next trip even better.

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• Calculators

  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.

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

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

  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 Pay Off Debt or Invest?

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

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

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

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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

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

  Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

  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.

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  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.

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