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.

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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

Coaches

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

Avoiding Cognitive Decline

Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

• Articles

  Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

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

  Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

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

  Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?

  When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.

  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?

  Countdown to College

  Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.

  A House Divided

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

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• Calculators

  Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?

  This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

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

  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.

  Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

  This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

  This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.

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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

  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.

  Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

  Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.

  Choosing a Mortgage

  Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.

  What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

  Coaches

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

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

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