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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.”

Choosing a Mortgage

Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.

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What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

Five phases to changing unhealthy behaviors.

Surprises

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

Financial Aid for Students 101

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

Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List

This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.

Protecting Loved Ones From Elder Financial Abuse

More than ever, seniors are becoming the targets of a hidden crisis: elder fraud. Here’s how to keep your loved ones safe.

Family Governance: A Key to Maintaining Your Legacy

As your family expands, a governance plan can help keep your vision, values and mission on track.

Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

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

Gone Phishing

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

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Choosing a Mortgage

Selecting a mortgage isn't an easy process. Get a better understanding of how professionals make the right decisions.

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.

Coaches

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

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

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Articles

Good Health is Good Business

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

Bull & Baird: The Meaning of Life

Life asks for the same thing long-term investing does: perspective.

Creative Ways to Motivate Your Employees

Five creative (and inexpensive) ideas for motivating your employees.

Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.

Guidance That Grows With You: The Role of Your Advisor

How building a relationship with a financial advisor you trust can help you make confident decisions at each stage of life.

Bull & Baird: Inside Out

We're not thinking creatures that feel, but feeling creatures that think--and that affects our behavior as investors.

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Videos

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

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.

Forecast

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

Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

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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