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

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

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

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To Buy or Not to Buy

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

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

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