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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Surprises

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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?

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

• Articles

  Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

  Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.

  Money Draining Food Myths

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

  Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

  Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.

  Please Leave Home Without It

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

  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?

  Raising Healthy Children

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

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• Calculators

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

  Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.

  How Much Home Can I Afford?

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

  What's Your MPG?

  Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.

  Rent vs Buy Calculator

  Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

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• Videos

  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

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

  What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

  Forecast

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

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

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