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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.

Parental Loans and Paying for College

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

Surprises

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

Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?

You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?

How To Talk With Your Family About Wealth

Discussions around family wealth can be uncomfortable, but they’re critical to preserving your wealth across generations.

Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

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

Money Draining Food Myths

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

Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

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

Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.

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Forecast

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

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

Coaches

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

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

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.

Surprises

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

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Articles

To Catch a Thief

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

Women Talking Wealth: Kathy Cobb

Business Development Consultant Kathy Cobb discusses her unique financial journey in this edition of Women Talking Wealth.

Gone Phishing

Cybercriminals are using AI to carry out mass phishing attacks, making it crucial for you to recognize these threats.

Raising Healthy Children

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

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.

Good Health is Good Business

Good employee health can be great for the company’s bottom line.

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Videos

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.

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.

Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

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.

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