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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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.

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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

Stop Wasting Money

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

Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

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

• Articles

  Avoiding Cognitive Decline

  Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

  Countdown to College

  Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.

  Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

  Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.

  Saving on Subscription Service Costs

  There are ways to improve your physical fitness without denting your fiscal fitness.

  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.

  Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

  Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.

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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.

  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.

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

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

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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

  Coaches

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

  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.

  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.

  Surprises

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

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