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.”
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Have A Question About This Topic?

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.

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?

Choosing a Mortgage
Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.
Please Leave Home Without It
Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.
Debt Stress
There’s a link between debt and stress.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
The Three Keys to a Great Password
Have fun and learn how to craft the perfect password with the help of this highly engaging infographic.
Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
View all articles
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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.
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.
View all calculators
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
View all presentations
To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
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.
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.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
View all videos
-
Articles
-
Calculators
-
Presentations
-
Videos