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.
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What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Family Conversations on Retirement, Legacy, and Finances
Practical guidance for discussing retirement plans, support, and financial values with family before transitions occur.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
Have You Planned Your Succession Yet?
If you’re like most financial professionals, you’ve probably thought about succession planning, but have you built a plan?
Financial Planning for Divorce
Tap into one of the most important members of your "divorce team".
Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List
This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.
How Boomers and Millennials Differ
The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.
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Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.
Rent vs Buy Calculator
Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.
What's Your MPG?
Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.
How Much Home Can I Afford?
Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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