The higher your credit score, the better, when it comes to applying for mortgages, loans, and credit cards. Lenders use credit scores to judge whether you are a good credit risk. A higher credit score…

Conflicting Interests in Commercial Banks’ Investment ManagementLarry Swedroe, Director of Research About 40% of mutual funds are run by asset management divisions of groups whose primary activity is…

As we jump into the new year with resolutions, your financial goals should not be ignored. Some sound advice for financial practices in 2019? Do nothing. Seriously. If you have a well-thought out, solid…

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 changed the federal tax treatment of alimony for divorce and separation instruments executed after 2018.If you currently pay or receive alimony, or are considering a divorce…

There are three things that everyone should understand about credit reports: 1. Why credit reports matter. Your credit reports are used to provide information about your credit history to lenders, credit…