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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The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We'd love to help you prepare.

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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

Choosing a Mortgage

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

Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List

This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.

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.

• Articles

  Travel, Without the Baggage

  Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.

  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.

  To Catch a Thief

  Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.

  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.

  Building Your Legacy

  A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.

  Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

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

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• Calculators

  Bi-Weekly Payments

  This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.

  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 Buy or Lease an Auto?

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

  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 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.

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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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  Surprises

  Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.

  Acres of Diamonds

  In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.

  Choosing a Mortgage

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

  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.

  Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

  There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

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