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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Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind when buying or leasing your next vehicle.

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• Articles

  The Three Keys to a Great Password

  Have fun and learn how to craft the perfect password with the help of this highly engaging infographic.

  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?

  Stop Wasting Money

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

  Financial Aid for Students 101

  Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.

  How Boomers and Millennials Differ

  The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.

  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.

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• Calculators

  How Much Home Can I Afford?

  Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.

  Rent vs Buy Calculator

  Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

  Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.

  What's Your MPG?

  Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.

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• Videos

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

  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

  This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.

  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.

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