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.

Coaches

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

The Financial Literacy Crisis

Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.

Forecast

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

• Articles

  A Path to Serenity and Smart Money Choices

  An article about meditation, mindfulness, and financial well-being.

  Please Leave Home Without It

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

  Raising Healthy Children

  Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.

  Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

  Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.

  Good Health is Good Business

  Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.

  How Boomers and Millennials Differ

  The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.

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• Calculators

  What's Your MPG?

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

  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.

  Rent vs Buy Calculator

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

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• Videos

  Choosing a Mortgage

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

  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.

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

  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.

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