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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Acres of Diamonds

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

Choosing a Mortgage

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

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.

Coaches

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

• Articles

  Good Health is Good Business

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

  To Catch a Thief

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

  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.

  Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

  Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.

  Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List

  This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.

  A House Divided

  By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.

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• Calculators

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

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• Videos

  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.

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

  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.

  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.

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