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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Coaches

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

Acres of Diamonds

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

Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

• Articles

  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?

  Building Your Legacy

  A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.

  Avoiding Cognitive Decline

  Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

  Please Leave Home Without It

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

  Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

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

  Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

  Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.

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• Calculators

  Bi-Weekly Payments

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

  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 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.

  Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

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

  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.

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• Videos

  Acres of Diamonds

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

  Forecast

  This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.

  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.

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

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