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.”
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
Best Vacations: By Car, By Ship, By Foot, Once in a Lifetime
Four vacation destinations you might never have thought of.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
New Trends Redefine Travel
The latest trends in travel reflect a rich menu of exciting new possibilities.
Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family
Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.
Should You Choose a Fixed or Variable?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
Healthy Body, Healthy Pocketbook
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you reduce health-related expenses—and avoid time in the recovery room.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
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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.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
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.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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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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Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
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.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.