The Efficient Market Hypothesis: Why Index Funds Win Out

…the case. Index funds consistently outperform actively managed funds. The Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH), possibly the most famous bit of research to come out of financial economics, offers a compelling…

Road to Rome

…but everything seems so complicated. Maybe the best solution is to hire a financial advisor, but you’re about as excited to find one as you are to negotiate with a…

Case Study: Reader Portfolio Review

…These are companies whose earnings are expected to grow at an above-average rate compared to its industry or overall market. On the other hand, Value funds invest in value companies….

Delaware [Physician Loans]

commitment. Before committing to a doctor mortgage in Delaware, make sure that you are in a position where you can see yourself thriving for years to come.  Are you okay…

Retiring in Your 30s or 40s – Crazy?

…what’s this FIRE movement all about? “FIRE” stands for Financial Independence / Retire Early. Someone had the great marketing idea to combine all the letters into FIRE because … well,…

How to Manage a Windfall

…in advance of their arrival. This has always been just completely fine with me as a financial windfall often comes with personal tragedy and loss. Yet, a lot of people…

A Guide to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

…will not compound as much in 10 years as 25 years. Where income and employers come in Interestingly, income level does not determine whether someone qualifies for PSLF, but your…

How to Get Student Loan Assistance from LRAP

…providing funding to legal organizations who specialize in essential legal services. These organizations are known for training a lot of new attorneys. What many people may not know is that…

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