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.

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

Raising Healthy Children

Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

• Articles

  To Catch a Thief

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

  Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List

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

  Mastering Mobile Lingo

  Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?

  A House Divided

  By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.

  Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

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

  Good Health is Good Business

  Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.

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• Calculators

  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.

  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.

  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.

  Bi-Weekly Payments

  This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

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

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• Videos

  Surprises

  Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

  Forecast

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

  Acres of Diamonds

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

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

  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.

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