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.”
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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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.
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?
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages
When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan.
Crowdfunding—Capital for the 21st Century
Crowdfunding continues to gain momentum as more people search the Internet for financing and fundraising alternatives.
Top New Digital Tools for Small Businesses
Apps that help small business owners better manage and grow their business.
Keeping Good Records is Good Business
Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
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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.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
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.
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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.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
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.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.