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 Richest Man in Babylon

The Richest Man in Babylon

In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.

Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

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

Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

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.

Keeping Good Records is Good Business

Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.

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?

Passing Down Financial Values as a Part of Your Legacy

Share money lessons in retirement, update estate plans, and pass down a clear legacy mindset to kids and grandkids.

Countdown to College

Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.

A Path to Serenity and Smart Money Choices

An article about meditation, mindfulness, and financial well-being.

Stop Wasting Money

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

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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.

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.

What's Your MPG?

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

Comparing Mortgage Terms

Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.

Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.

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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.

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.

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

Coaches

Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.

Forecast

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

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