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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Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.

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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.

Avoiding Cognitive Decline

Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

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.

• Articles

  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.

  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?

  Debt Stress

  There’s a link between debt and stress.

  Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List

  This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.

  Good Health is Good Business

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

  To Catch a Thief

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

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• Calculators

  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.

  Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

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

  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.

  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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• 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

  Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

  Surprises

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

  Acres of Diamonds

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

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  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.

  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.

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