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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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

Choosing a Mortgage

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

Money Draining Food Myths

These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.

Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.

• Articles

  Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List

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

  Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

  Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.

  Money Draining Food Myths

  These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.

  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?

  Countdown to College

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

  To Catch a Thief

  Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.

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• Calculators

  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.

  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 Buy or Lease an Auto?

  This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.

  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.

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

  Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.

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• Presentations

  Managing Your Lifestyle

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

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• Videos

  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.

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  Acres of Diamonds

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

  Forecast

  The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We'd love to help you prepare.

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

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