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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The Richest Man in Babylon

In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.

Acres of Diamonds

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

Countdown to College

Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

• Articles

  Good Health is Good Business

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

  Avoiding Cognitive Decline

  Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

  Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

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

  Please Leave Home Without It

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

  A House Divided

  By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.

  Stop Wasting Money

  One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.

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• Calculators

  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.

  Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

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

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

  This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.

  Bi-Weekly Payments

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

  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

  What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

  Coaches

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

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  Forecast

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

  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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