Lifestyle | Deirdre Barnes

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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Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

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Building Your Legacy

A four-step framework for building a personal legacy.

Acres of Diamonds

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

Changing Unhealthy Behaviors

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Pickleball in Retirement

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Money Draining Food Myths

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Putting a Price Tag On Your Health

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To Catch a Thief

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How Much Home Can I Afford?

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The Richest Man in Babylon

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

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.

Acres of Diamonds

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

It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup

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Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

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Do Your Kids Know The Value of a Silver Spoon?

You taught them how to read and how to ride a bike, but have you taught your children how to manage money?

The Financial Literacy Crisis

Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.

Please Leave Home Without It

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

Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds

Couples may be able to head off many of the problems in a marriage that money can cause.

The Three Keys to a Great Password

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Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

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

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How Much Home Can I Afford?

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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.

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.

Choosing a Mortgage

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

Consider These 3 Things Before Driving Off the Lot

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