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.”
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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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.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Pickleball in Retirement
Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.
Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.
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?
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
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.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
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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.
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.
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.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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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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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.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
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.