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.”
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.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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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.
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your child is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
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.
Saving on Subscription Service Costs
There are ways to improve your physical fitness without denting your fiscal fitness.
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
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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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.
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.
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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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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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
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
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.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We'd love to help you prepare.