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

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This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.

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With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.

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Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.

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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.

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

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There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.

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