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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Choosing a Mortgage

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

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.

Teaching Kids About Money Early: Financial Habits That Stick

Everyday conversations and simple habits can help kids build lasting financial skills from an early age.

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.

• Articles

  The Financial Literacy Crisis

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

  Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

  Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.

  Pickleball in Retirement

  Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.

  Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List

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

  Stop Wasting Money

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

  How Boomers and Millennials Differ

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

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• Calculators

  Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

  This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.

  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.

  Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?

  This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.

  Comparing Mortgage Terms

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

  What's Your MPG?

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

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• Videos

  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.

  Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

  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.

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

  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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