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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To Buy or Not to Buy

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

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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

Acres of Diamonds

In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.

Raising Healthy Children

Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.

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.

• Articles

  Healthy Body, Healthy Pocketbook

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

  Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?

  You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?

  To Catch a Thief

  Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.

  Saving on Fitness Center Membership Costs

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

  Pickleball in Retirement

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

  Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

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

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• Calculators

  Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

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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

  Acres of Diamonds

  In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.

  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.

  Choosing a Mortgage

  Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.

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