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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What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

Surprises

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

Legacy Planning in Retirement: Passing Down Financial Values

Use stories, gifting, and simple money habits to help your family inherit confidence, not just wealth, in retirement

Acres of Diamonds

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

• Articles

  The Financial Literacy Crisis

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

  Passing Down Financial Values as a Part of Your Legacy

  Share money lessons in retirement, update estate plans, and pass down a clear legacy mindset to kids and grandkids.

  Please Leave Home Without It

  Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.

  Stop Wasting Money

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

  Building a Practice That Evolves

  Financial guidance is evolving, presenting new opportunities for growth and innovation. Unlock new opportunities!

  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.

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• Calculators

  What's Your MPG?

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

  Rent vs Buy Calculator

  Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

  How Much Home Can I Afford?

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

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

  Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.

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• Videos

  Acres of Diamonds

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

  Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

  Surprises

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

  Forecast

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

  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.

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