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.”
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
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.

The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.

To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family
Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.
Good Health is Good Business
Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
Best Vacations: By Car, By Ship, By Foot, Once in a Lifetime
Four vacation destinations you might never have thought of.
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?
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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 Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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.
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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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.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
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.
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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