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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.”

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

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The Independence of Financial and Emotional Well-Being

Greater financial and emotional confidence brings greater independence. Isn’t that what it’s all about?

Financial Fixes: The Most Expensive Cheap Vacation

Many travel-loving millennials run up high credit card debt. Here are some ways to avoid travel credit trap.

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

Financial Hacks for Millennials: 5 Ways to Manage Finances

De-stress money management in your household with a systematic approach.

Mental Health for the Next Gen: 4 Tips to Support Teens

The teenage years are no easy feat no matter what. They are dealing with hormones, body changes, a demanding social scene, grades, and the impending pressure of leaving the nest. In our current world, teens are also facing....

Financial Aid for Students 101

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

Best Vacations: By Car, By Ship, By Foot, Once in a Lifetime

Four vacation destinations you might never have thought of.

6 Tips From Tech Start-ups for Your Non-tech Business

Let’s suppose you’re reading this on your phone. You’re wearing clothes that you bought online, and you’re on your way to...

Infographic: The ABCs of Financial Literacy

So you think you know what it means to be financially literate? See if your knowledge stands up against this infographic.

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Video: The Independence of Financial and Emotional

Greater financial and emotional confidence brings greater independence. Isn’t that what it’s all about?

The Independence of Financial and Emotional Well-Being

Greater financial and emotional confidence brings greater independence. Isn’t that what it’s all about?

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

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Articles

How Helping Charities Helps You

Donation is on people’s minds around tax season.

Financial Hacks for Millennials: Don’t Get Burnt With FIRE

Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE), also known as radical savings, encourages aggressive saving to retire by age 40.

Infographic: Playing the Odds With Your Future?

Plan for the things you can protect against, like a loss of income due to illness or injury.

As of Today, You’re Different.

Help others achieve life-long financial balance with just a desire to be something different.

Infographic: The ABCs of Financial Literacy

So you think you know what it means to be financially literate? See if your knowledge stands up against this infographic.

Not Just Equal Pay, Equal Job Security

While this may feel like a golden age for the LGBTQ community—with the affirmation of marriage equality and a cultural shift embracing diversity—these successes may distract...

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To Buy or Not to Buy

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

Video: The Independence of Financial and Emotional

Greater financial and emotional confidence brings greater independence. Isn’t that what it’s all about?

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

The Independence of Financial and Emotional Well-Being

Greater financial and emotional confidence brings greater independence. Isn’t that what it’s all about?

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