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.”

To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.

Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.

Four Great, Unexpected Places to Raise a Family
Here are 4 great, and sometimes unexpected, places to raise a family.

Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Personal Finance Tips for Military Families
Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
Mastering Mobile Lingo
Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
Stop Wasting Money
One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.
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?
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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.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.
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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Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
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To Buy or Not to Buy
The decision whether to buy or rent a home may have long-term implications.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We'd love to help you prepare.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot
There are a few things to consider 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.
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.