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.”

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

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

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.

Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.

Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family
Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.
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.
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
Retiring Wild: National Parks and You
Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
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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.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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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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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.
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.
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.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.