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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Forecast

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

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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

Keep Your Private Information Private

Here are some easy steps you can take to keep your personal information away from prying eyes.

Coaches

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

• Articles

  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.

  Please Leave Home Without It

  Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.

  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.

  Pickleball in Retirement

  Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.

  How Boomers and Millennials Differ

  The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.

  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.

  A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

  Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

  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.

  The Richest Man in Babylon

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

  Choosing a Mortgage

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

  Coaches

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

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