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.

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Managing Your Lifestyle

Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.

Forecast

The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.

Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family

Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

• Articles

  Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?

  When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.

  Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages

  When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan.

  5 Things That Seasoned Travelers Are Doing (That You're Not)

  A collection of tips from professional travelers.

  Keeping Good Records is Good Business

  Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.

  Please Leave Home Without It

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

  Travel, Without the Baggage

  Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.

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• Calculators

  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.

  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.

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

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

  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.

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• Presentations

  Managing Your Lifestyle

  Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.

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• Videos

  Coaches

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

  Choosing a Mortgage

  Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.

  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.

  Forecast

  The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

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