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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The Richest Man in Babylon

The Richest Man in Babylon

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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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This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.

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

Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

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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The Richest Man in Babylon

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

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