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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.”

It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup

It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.

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Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

Building Your Legacy

A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

Military families face unique challenges, making personal finance even more critical.

Parental Loans and Paying for College

Advice for parents before they agree to take on college debt for their children.

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.

The Financial Literacy Crisis

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

How Boomers and Millennials Differ

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

To Consolidate or Not To Consolidate Your Student Debt

Consolidating or refinancing student loans can save time, hassle and even money. But is it the smartest decision for you?

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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.

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.

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

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Articles

Raising Healthy Children

Healthy habits are one of the greatest gifts to give your child.

Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.

A Financial Checklist for Post-Graduates

Graduating from college into the adult world is a big milestone. Follow these steps to thrive in this new chapter of life.

Wealth Management in Real Life

Just engaged? Here’s how to financially plan ahead for marriage, a house and kids.

Bull & Baird: Inside Out

We're not thinking creatures that feel, but feeling creatures that think--and that affects our behavior as investors.

Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List

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

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Videos

Forecast

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

Coaches

Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.

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.

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

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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