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Lifestyle

A person's lifestyle significantly impacts their financial health. Spending habits, housing decisions, and leisure activities all play a crucial role in one's overall financial well-being. Living within one's means, budgeting effectively, and making mindful spending choices contribute to long-term financial stability, whereas extravagant or impulsive lifestyle choices can lead to financial stress and debt. Finding a balance between enjoying a preferred lifestyle and being financially responsible is essential to work toward a sustainable and secure financial future.

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Calculators

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Bi-Weekly Payments

This calculator estimates the savings from paying a mortgage bi-weekly instead of monthly.

Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

This calculator can help determine whether it makes sense to refinance your mortgage.

Comparing Mortgage Terms

Estimate the total cost in today's dollars of various mortgage alternatives.

How Much Home Can I Afford?

With a few simple inputs you can estimate how much of a mortgage you may be able to obtain.

Interested In A Fuel Efficient Car?

​Estimate how many months it may take to recover the out-of-pocket costs when buying a more efficient vehicle.

Should I Buy Or Lease An Auto?

This calculator compares the financial impact of leasing versus buying an automobile.

Should I Pay Off Debt Or Invest?

This calculator will help determine whether you should invest funds or pay down debt.

1. Information and interactive calculators are made available to you as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment, tax, or legal advice. We cannot and do not guarantee their applicability or accuracy in regards to your individual circumstances. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes. We encourage you to seek personalized advice from qualified professionals regarding all personal finance issues.

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