Lifestyle | George Schmidt

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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Bull & Baird: Inside Out

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Acres of Diamonds

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Family Governance: A Key to Maintaining Your Legacy

As your family expands, a governance plan can help keep your vision, values and mission on track.

How Boomers and Millennials Differ

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Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List

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A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

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It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup

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What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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To Buy or Not to Buy

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

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Saving for College: A Brief Guide for Parents

Key questions to help you get started on funding your kids’ education.

Retiring Wild: National Parks and You

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

Stop Wasting Money

One way to find money is to examine your current spending habits and eliminate money wasters.

The Three Keys to a Great Password

Have fun and learn how to craft the perfect password with the help of this highly engaging infographic.

Funding Your Career Break: A Step-by-Step Guide

Taking time off work? Here’s a guide to funding your career break without derailing your financial goals.

Financial Aid for Students 101

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

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Ever lost your wallet? Frustrating. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself safe.

Choosing a Mortgage

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

Acres of Diamonds

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

An Arm and a Leg

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