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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The Richest Man in Babylon

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

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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

Choosing a Mortgage

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

A House Divided

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

Coaches

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

• Articles

  Good Health is Good Business

  Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.

  Stop Wasting Money

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

  Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

  Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.

  Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

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

  Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages

  When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan.

  Raising Healthy Children

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

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• Calculators

  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.

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

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

  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

  Surprises

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

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

  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.

  Choosing a Mortgage

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

  Forecast

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

  Coaches

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

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