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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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.

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Managing Your Lifestyle

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

Acres of Diamonds

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

5 Things That Seasoned Travelers Are Doing (That You're Not)

A collection of tips from professional travelers.

Forecast

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

• Articles

  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.

  Healthy Body, Healthy Pocketbook

  Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you reduce health-related expenses—and avoid time in the recovery room.

  Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

  Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.

  Avoiding Cognitive Decline

  Try these activities to keep your brain sharp.

  Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

  Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.

  5 Things That Seasoned Travelers Are Doing (That You're Not)

  A collection of tips from professional travelers.

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• Calculators

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

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

  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.

  Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

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

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• Presentations

  Managing Your Lifestyle

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

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• Videos

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

  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.

  Acres of Diamonds

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

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.

  Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

  Have you found yourself suddenly single? Here are 3 steps to take right now.

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