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.”
Forecast
This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.
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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?
How Boomers and Millennials Differ
The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.
Financial Aid for Students 101
Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.
Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List
This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.
Pickleball in Retirement
Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.
Building Your Legacy
A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.
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Bi-Weekly Payments
This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
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.
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.
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.
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To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
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.
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.