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.”
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Best Vacations: By Car, By Ship, By Foot, Once in a Lifetime
Four vacation destinations you might never have thought of.
Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List
This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.
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.
Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?
You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
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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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Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
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.
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.
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.