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.
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
Have A Question About This Topic?
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.
To Catch a Thief
Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.
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?
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.
Raising Healthy Children
Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.
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.
Countdown to College
Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.
View all articles
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.
Should I Pay Off Debt or Invest?
This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.
Can I Refinance My Mortgage?
This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.
Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?
This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.
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.
View all calculators
Managing Your Lifestyle
Using smart management to get more of what you want and free up assets to invest.
View all presentations
A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List
That big list of dreams and goals isn't the only way to look at your bucket list.
The Richest Man in Babylon
In good times and bad, consistently saving a percentage of your income is a sound financial practice.
Forecast
The market is as unpredictable as the weather. We’d love to help you prepare.
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.
What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet
Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial advisor about changes in your situation.