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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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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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

Acres of Diamonds

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

Pickleball in Retirement

Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.

Coaches

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

• Articles

  Please Leave Home Without It

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

  Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

  Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.

  Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

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

  Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family

  Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.

  Avoiding Cognitive Decline

  Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

  Stop Wasting Money

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

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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.

  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.

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

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

  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.

  Bi-Weekly Payments

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

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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

  Surprises

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

  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.

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

  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.

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

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