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

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

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• Articles

  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?

  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

  Please Leave Home Without It

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

  Countdown to College

  Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.

  Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List

  This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.

  Avoiding Cognitive Decline

  Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

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• Calculators

  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.

  How Much Home Can I Afford?

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

  What's Your MPG?

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

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• Videos

  Acres of Diamonds

  In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

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