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.”

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.

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

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.

Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.

Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We'd love to help you prepare.
Avoiding Cognitive Decline
Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.
Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?
When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.
Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees
Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family
Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
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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.
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.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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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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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.
Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now
Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.