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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To Buy or Not to Buy

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

Bull & Baird: The Meaning of Life

Bull & Baird: The Meaning of Life

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

An Arm and a Leg

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.

Bull & Baird: Inside Out

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

Giving Love - and Money - to the Grandkids

Paying for a grandchild’s education is a valuable investment in their future. Learn how you can both get the most out of it.

Keep Your Private Information Private

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

Bull & Baird: The Meaning of Life

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

A Financial Checklist for Post-Graduates

Graduating from college into the adult world is a big milestone. Follow these steps to thrive in this new chapter of life.

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.

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A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

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.

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.

Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

Acres of Diamonds

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

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