Lifestyle | Steve Smith

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.”

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

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Surprises

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

Gone Phishing

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

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

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

Mastering Mobile Lingo

Do you understand these common mobile slang terms?

Stop Wasting Money

One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.

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.

Pickleball in Retirement

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

A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College

Dropping off your child is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.

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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.

Forecast

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

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.

Acres of Diamonds

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

Surprises

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

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Articles

Keep Your Private Information Private

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

Personal Finance Tips for Military Families

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

Practical Strategies to Safeguard Your Online Information

What can you do to protect yourself? Here are a few real-world strategies to keep in mind.

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.

"Am I Ready to Move Out of My Parents' House?"

Here are five steps you can take to pursue your own independence.

Wealth Management in Real Life

Just engaged? Here’s how to financially plan ahead for marriage, a house and kids.

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Surprises

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

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

Forecast

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

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.

Acres of Diamonds

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

Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

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