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.”
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.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.

Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family
Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Good Health is Good Business
Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.
A House Divided
By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your son or daughter is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
Money Draining Food Myths
These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
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Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
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.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
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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Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We’d like to be one of them.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
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.