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.”

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.

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

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees
Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.

Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.
Best Vacations: By Car, By Ship, By Foot, Once in a Lifetime
Four vacation destinations you might never have thought of.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
The Best Apps in Travel
Technology tips to make your next trip even better.
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Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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 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.
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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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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.
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.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.