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.”

Featured Video

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

Forecast

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

How to Talk with Family About Retirement and Financial Plans

Learn how to talk with family about retirement and finances in ways that build clarity, alignment, and understanding.

Coaches

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

• Articles

  How Boomers and Millennials Differ

  The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.

  How to Keep Building Wealth When Costs Rise

  Rising costs affect all areas of life. Learn how to build a financial strategy to combat inflation.

  Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

  Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.

  The Financial Literacy Crisis

  Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.

  Keeping Good Records is Good Business

  Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.

  Good Health is Good Business

  Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.

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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.

  What's Your MPG?

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

  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.

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• Videos

  Coaches

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

  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.

  What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

  Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.

  Choosing a Mortgage

  Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

  Acres of Diamonds

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

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