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.

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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.

Debt Stress

There’s a link between debt and stress.

Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

• Articles

  To Catch a Thief

  Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.

  Money Draining Food Myths

  These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.

  Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

  Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.

  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.

  Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

  Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.

  Raising Healthy Children

  Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.

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• Calculators

  Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

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

  Bi-Weekly Payments

  This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

  This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.

  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.

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

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

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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

  Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  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.

  Forecast

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

  Surprises

  Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.

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