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.”
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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Surprises
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Travel, Without the Baggage
Tips to avoid checking in luggage on your next vacation.

Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
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?
Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family
Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.
Best Vacations: By Car, By Ship, By Foot, Once in a Lifetime
Four vacation destinations you might never have thought of.
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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.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
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.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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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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Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.