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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Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

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Hindsight 2020: The New Gig Thing

The gig economy has been on the rise for years, for better or for worse. Of the 10 million jobs created in the US between 2005 and 2015, a staggering 94 percent were in the category of “alternative work,” meaning gig work or other temporary employment.

It’s Time to Have a Talk with Your Parents

One of the strangest developments in the ever-evolving child-parent relationship is reaching the point when an adult child starts dispensing advice to his or her parents. It’s a profound, but natural turning point in the relationship.

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  Millennial Money Myths: Buying a Car is Better Than Leasing

  During difficult economic times, it is even more critical to be smart about where you spend your money. And it is essential to do your homework so...

  Grief and Finances: Communication to Financial Preparedness

  The unpredictability of life can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed with grief. For some, that may be a monetary change brought about by the loss of a job or significant financial setback. While others may...

  Infographic: Family Caregivers – Unseen labor in America

  For many employees, work is not limited to the workday and expands to include the role of caring for loved ones at home before, after, and often during their jobs...

  It’s Time to Have a Talk with Your Parents

  One of the strangest developments in the ever-evolving child-parent relationship is reaching the point when an adult child starts dispensing advice to his or her parents. It’s a profound, but natural turning point in the relationship.

  Work/Life Fluidity: Less Stress, Higher Productivity

  There’s no doubt about it: technology has changed the way we work. And not only the way we work, but also the how, when and where.

  Your Financial Path Forward in the Midst of Mental Illness

  Losing a job is never easy, even under normal circumstances. Losing a job or needing to take extended time off of work due to mental illness, however, comes with its own unique set of pressures to navigate

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  Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

  There are a few things to consider when buying or leasing your next vehicle.

  What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

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