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.”
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
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.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
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.
Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.
Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
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.
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your son or daughter is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
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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.
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.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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.
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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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Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
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.