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.”

Featured Video

Choosing a Mortgage

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

Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

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

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

• Articles

  Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

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

  Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

  Get ready to enjoy America’s national park system with this helpful article.

  A Path to Serenity and Smart Money Choices

  An article about meditation, mindfulness, and financial well-being.

  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.

  How Boomers and Millennials Differ

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

  Countdown to College

  Preparing for college means setting goals, staying focused, and tackling a few key milestones along the way.

  View all articles

• Calculators

  How Much Home Can I Afford?

  Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.

  Rent vs Buy Calculator

  Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

  What's Your MPG?

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

  Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

  Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.

  View all calculators

• Videos

  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.

  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.

  What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

  Acres of Diamonds

  In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

  To Buy or Not to Buy

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

  View all videos