Lifestyle | Thomas H. Ela

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.”

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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Choosing a Mortgage

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

Financial Aid for Students 101

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

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

Legacy Planning in Retirement: Passing Down Financial Values

Use stories, gifting, and simple money habits to help your family inherit confidence, not just wealth, in retirement

Practical Moves to Safeguard Your Financial Progress

Explore these strategies to help protect your purchasing power in a world of rising costs.

Fixed or Variable Mortgage, Which Should You Pick?

When selecting a mortgage, one of the most critical choices is between a fixed or variable interest-rate mortgage.

Early Lessons for Raising Financially Confident Kids

Simple, everyday strategies to help kids develop healthy money habits and financial confidence over time.

A House Divided

By understanding a few key concepts during a divorce, you may be able to avoid common pitfalls.

Please Leave Home Without It

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

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Rent vs Buy Calculator

Compare the long-term financial outcomes of renting versus buying a home.

Should I Buy or Lease an Auto?

Compare the true costs of buying versus leasing a vehicle to find the better fit for you.

What's Your MPG?

Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.

How Much Home Can I Afford?

Estimate how much home may fit within your budget based on income and expenses.

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Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

Here are 3 quick tips to keep in mind 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.

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.

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.

Coaches

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