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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Please Leave Home Without It

Please Leave Home Without It

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

An Arm and a Leg

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.

Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

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

How Boomers and Millennials Differ

The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.

A Path to Serenity and Smart Money Choices

An article about meditation, mindfulness, and financial well-being.

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.

6 Smart Money Habits for Building Long-Term Wealth

Discover practical habits to help you save more, spend wisely, and build lasting wealth for the future.

Legacy Planning in Retirement: Passing Down Financial Values

Use stories, gifting, and simple money habits to help your family inherit confidence, not just wealth, in retirement

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What's Your MPG?

Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

How Much Home Can I Afford?

Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.

Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.

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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.

Forecast

This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

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