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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.”

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A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

Funding Your Career Break: A Step-by-Step Guide

Taking time off work? Here’s a guide to funding your career break without derailing your financial goals.

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

Financial Aid for Students 101

Help your college-bound child explore scholarships, grants, and more with this article on paying for higher education.

Ten Financial Moves to Make When Your Child Turns 18

Have a newly adult son or daughter? Use these tips to introduce them to a world of responsible financial independence.

So Your Data Has Been Leaked – Now What?

Data breaches have been on the rise in recent years – here’s what to do if you find your personal information was exposed.

Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

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

To Catch a Thief

Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.

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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Surprises

Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.

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.

Choosing a Mortgage

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

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.

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Articles

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.

Money Draining Food Myths

These food myths will really put a drain on your wallet.

Bull & Baird: Resilience

Even though it can be tricky to stick to a plan in the heat of the moment, Mike writes about why it's important to have one.

Family Values: Charting Your Future

How can families take on new perspectives and ideas without sacrificing their deeply held beliefs?

How Boomers and Millennials Differ

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

What Is Your Time Worth?

Time is money – but some decisions can cost more than hours. Learn how to decide what’s worth doing yourself and what’s not.

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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.

Surprises

Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.

Acres of Diamonds

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

Coaches

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

Forecast

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

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