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

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

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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

Please Leave Home Without It

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

Acres of Diamonds

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

• Articles

  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?

  Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

  Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.

  Keeping Good Records is Good Business

  Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.

  Stop Wasting Money

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

  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.

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• Calculators

  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.

  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.

  Bi-Weekly Payments

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

  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.

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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

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  Supporting Local Business In a Crisis

  Want to ensure your favorite local spots are around after the pandemic? Learn how to support your community in this video.

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

  Forecast

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

  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.

  Acres of Diamonds

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

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