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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Choosing a Mortgage

Choosing a Mortgage

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

Legacy Planning in Retirement: Passing Down Financial Values

Legacy Planning in Retirement: Passing Down Financial Values

Use stories, gifting, and simple money habits to help your family inherit confidence, not just wealth, in retirement

To Buy or Not to Buy

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

The Three Keys to a Great Password

Have fun and learn how to craft the perfect password with the help of this highly engaging infographic.

Have You Planned Your Succession Yet?

If you’re like most financial professionals, you’ve probably thought about succession planning, but have you built a plan?

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.

Avoiding Cognitive Decline

Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

How to Talk with Family About Retirement and Financial Plans

Learn how to talk with family about retirement and finances in ways that build clarity, alignment, and understanding.

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.

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What's Your MPG?

Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

How Much Home Can I Afford?

Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.

Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.

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Forecast

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

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

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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