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.”

To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.

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

The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.

Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.

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.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
Good Health is Good Business
Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.
Changing Unhealthy Behaviors
Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.
Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.
Bitcoin 101
Bitcoin has emerged as a digital currency that exists virtually, making it different in fundamental ways.
Should You Choose a Fixed or Variable?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
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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 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.
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.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor 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.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
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.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.