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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Forecast

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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.

Stop Wasting Money

One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.

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

  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?

  Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds

  Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.

  Please Leave Home Without It

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

  Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

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

  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.

  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

  How Much Home Can I Afford?

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

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• Videos

  What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

  Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.

  Acres of Diamonds

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

  The Richest Man in Babylon

  In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.

  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.

  Coaches

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

  Forecast

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

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