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.”
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
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To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
Financial Hacks for Millennials: 5 Ways to Manage Finances
De-stress money management in your household with a systematic approach.
Mental Health for the Next Gen: 4 Tips to Support Teens
The teenage years are no easy feat no matter what. They are dealing with hormones, body changes, a demanding social scene, grades, and the impending pressure of leaving the nest. In our current world, teens are also facing....
Financial Hacks for Millennials: Don’t Get Burnt With FIRE
Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE), also known as radical savings, encourages aggressive saving to retire by age 40.
Grief and Finances: Communication to Financial Preparedness
The unpredictability of life can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed with grief. For some, that may be a monetary change brought about by the loss of a job or significant financial setback. While others may...
How Growing a Business is Like Raising a Child
Careful and considered planning can help you nurture your business through its lifecycle into an independent enterprise.
Smart Wedding Registry Ideas
The start of marriage should be all love–not debt.
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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.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.
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
There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.
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 Independence of Financial and Emotional Well-Being
Greater financial and emotional confidence brings greater independence. Isn’t that what it’s all about?
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.