Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to expand the domain of experiential learning by sharing the experiences of establishing and developing student managed investment fund (SMIF) at West Virginia University (WVU). Design/methodology/approach: This paper discusses the structure and performance...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a historical perspective and going-forward assessment of the importance of private mortgage insurance (PMI) entities in the residential-lending landscape in the USA. Design/methodology/approach –Financial data from the PMI entities and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the continued adherence to “standing” rules of thumb for the percentage of pre-retirement income which should be available to retirees. Design/methodology/approach – An analysis of census data to determine both the cause and magnitude of...