Lifestyle | Thomas M. Brown

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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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.

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.

Surprises

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

How Boomers and Millennials Differ

The YOLO Economy is a focus on experiences over material possessions, prompting Boomers to consider a similar mindset.

Practical Moves to Safeguard Your Financial Progress

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

Is Your Current Model Limiting Your Growth?

If you’ve been thinking what the next step in your career could look like, explore growth with the right team.

Keeping Good Records is Good Business

Maintaining good records for your business not only helps to meet your tax and legal obligations, but it can save you money.

Have You Planned Your Succession Yet?

If you’re like most financial professionals, you’ve probably thought about succession planning, but have you built a plan?

To Catch a Thief

Having your identity stolen may result in financial loss plus the cost of trying to restore your good name.

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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.

Rent vs Buy Calculator

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

How Much Home Can I Afford?

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

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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.

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.

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

Coaches

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

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.