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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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.

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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

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.

Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

• Articles

  Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List

  This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.

  Avoiding Cognitive Decline

  Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

  Money Draining Food Myths

  These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.

  Building Your Legacy

  A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.

  Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

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

  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.

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• Calculators

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

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

  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.

  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 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

  Surprises

  Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.

  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.

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

  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.

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