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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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.

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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

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.

Building Your Legacy

A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.

Acres of Diamonds

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

• Articles

  Best Vacations: By Car, By Ship, By Foot, Once in a Lifetime

  Four vacation destinations you might never have thought of.

  Debt Stress

  There’s a link between debt and stress.

  Pickleball in Retirement

  Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.

  Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds

  Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.

  Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

  Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.

  Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

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

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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.

  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.

  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.

  Bi-Weekly Payments

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

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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

  Acres of Diamonds

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

  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.

  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.

  Coaches

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

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