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.”
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.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
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.
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees
Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Retiring Wild: National Parks and You
Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
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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.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
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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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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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.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
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 Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.