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.

Surprises

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

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.

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

• Articles

  Debt Stress

  There’s a link between debt and stress.

  Mastering Mobile Lingo

  Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?

  Stop Wasting Money

  One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.

  A House Divided

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

  Pickleball in Retirement

  Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.

  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 Pay Off Debt or Invest?

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

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

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

  Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

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

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

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

  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.

  Bi-Weekly Payments

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

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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

  Forecast

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

  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.

  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.

  What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

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