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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Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

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

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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.

The Financial Literacy Crisis

Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.

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.

• Articles

  A House Divided

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

  Healthy Body, Healthy Pocketbook

  Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you reduce health-related expenses—and avoid time in the recovery room.

  Avoiding Cognitive Decline

  Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

  A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College

  Dropping off your son or daughter is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.

  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.

  Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

  Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.

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• Calculators

  Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

  This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.

  Bi-Weekly Payments

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

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

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

  Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?

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

  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.

  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

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  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.

  Forecast

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

  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.

  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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