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.

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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

Choosing a Mortgage

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

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?

Coaches

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

• Articles

  Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

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

  A House Divided

  By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.

  To Catch a Thief

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

  Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?

  When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.

  Debt Stress

  There’s a link between debt and stress.

  Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

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

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• Calculators

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

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

  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 Pay Off Debt or Invest?

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

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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.

  What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

  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.

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

  Acres of Diamonds

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

  Coaches

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

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