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.

Stop Wasting Money

One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.

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.

• Articles

  Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

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

  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?

  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.

  Raising Healthy Children

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

  Good Health is Good Business

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

  Countdown to College

  Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.

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• Calculators

  How Much Home Can I Afford?

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

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• Videos

  Forecast

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

  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.

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

  Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

  Choosing a Mortgage

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

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