Lifestyle | Hawley, Clemens, Marshall, Schmidt Group

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.”

To Buy or Not to Buy

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

Have A Question About This Topic?

Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

Bull & Baird: Inside Out

We're not thinking creatures that feel, but feeling creatures that think--and that affects our behavior as investors.

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

Built To Last: Why Multigenerational Teams Matter

Go beyond a one-size-fits-all approach by working with a multigenerational team of advisors.

What Is Your Time Worth?

Time is money – but some decisions can cost more than hours. Learn how to decide what’s worth doing yourself and what’s not.

Pickleball in Retirement

Learn about the latest sport to sweep the nation with this informative article.

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.

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.

Parental Loans and Paying for College

Advice for parents before they agree to take on college debt for their children.

View all articles

How Much Home Can I Afford?

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

View all calculators

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.

Suddenly Single: 3 Steps to Take Now

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

What to Do When You Lose Your Wallet

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.

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

Forecast

This short video helps explain why markets can be as unpredictable as the weather.

View all videos

Articles

Bull & Baird: Resilience

Even though it can be tricky to stick to a plan in the heat of the moment, Mike writes about why it's important to have one.

Stop Wasting Money

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

Data Breach: Your Security To-Do List

This article provides a checklist of steps to take if you experience a data breach.

A House Divided

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

To Catch a Thief

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

So Your Data Has Been Leaked – Now What?

Data breaches have been on the rise in recent years – here’s what to do if you find your personal information was exposed.

View all articles
Calculators

How Much Home Can I Afford?

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

View all calculators
Videos

A New Way to Look at Your Bucket List

Bucket lists don’t have to be for tomorrow.

The Richest Man in Babylon

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

Acres of Diamonds

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

Choosing a Mortgage

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

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.

Coaches

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

View all videos