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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Acres of Diamonds

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

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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

Supporting Local Business In a Crisis

Want to ensure your favorite local spots are around after the pandemic? Learn how to support your community in this video.

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?

Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

• Articles

  Money Draining Food Myths

  These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.

  Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

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

  Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century

  Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.

  How to Support Local Businesses During a Pandemic

  Learn how to support your local businesses and your community during this trying time with this beautiful infographic.

  Please Leave Home Without It

  Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.

  Stop Wasting Money

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

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• Calculators

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

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

  Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?

  This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.

  Bi-Weekly Payments

  This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.

  Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

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

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

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

  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.

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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

  Forecast

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

  Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  Coaches

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

  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.

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