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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Coaches

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

Acres of Diamonds

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

Early Lessons for Raising Financially Confident Kids

Simple, everyday strategies to help kids develop healthy money habits and financial confidence over time.

Forecast

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

• Articles

  Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

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

  5 Steps Toward Successful Business Exit Planning

  An effective succession plan takes years to prepare and implement. Start planning your exit today with these five key steps.

  6 Smart Money Habits for Building Long-Term Wealth

  Discover practical habits to help you save more, spend wisely, and build lasting wealth for the future.

  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.

  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.

  Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?

  When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.

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• Calculators

  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?

  Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.

  Rent vs Buy Calculator

  Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

  What's Your MPG?

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

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• Videos

  Forecast

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

  Acres of Diamonds

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

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

  To Buy or Not to Buy

  The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.

  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.

  Coaches

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

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