Brai is the founder of SW4 Insights, a public policy advisory firm based in Washington D.C. He has over a decade of experience as a journalist and consultant covering finance and economic policy, with ...

In the financial services industry, the term “fiduciary” gets thrown around a lot—so often, in fact, that it can start to lose meaning. A simple definition of a fiduciary is a person or organization ...

Let’s take a look at the large-value Morningstar Category. I have some funds on the value/blend border but wanted something further to the value side to increase diversification and provide more ...

When you're applying for a loan, whether it's auto financing or a mortgage, the numbers matter. One important figure to understand is your loan-to-value ratio, often abbreviated as LTV. This is the ...

A home is many people’s most significant investment. Even if you have no plans to sell yours, knowing how much it’s worth is essential. Not only does the value of your home help determine how much ...

Albert Einstein is known for his haircut, theories of relativity and belief that “the fact that [the physical world] is comprehensible is a miracle.” What he meant was that via science, math and our ...

I believe buying a stock requires considerable due diligence including understanding business fundamentals, management effectiveness, the corporate narrative, and future expectations. However, nearly ...

Research has consistently shown that people who have a good relationship with their therapist get the most out of therapy. But figuring out which mental-health provider is the right fit for your ...