
In the United Kingdom, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is launching a plan to increase the amount private schools pay for required inspections by the government’s Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services, and Skills. The government currently pays the majority—effectively two-thirds—of inspection expenses, but Phillipson argues that taxpayers who send their children to state schools […]
The Interest Rate Game (The Stakes) Managing student debt efficiently requires a deep understanding of how interest accrues. For federal student loans, interest rates are set annually by Congress and remain fixed for the life of the loan. Conversely, private student loan rates are fluid, determined by market trends and the credit profile of the […]
The New Era of Automated Wealth Management Automated investing has evolved far beyond its origins as simple, low-cost index allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT). The current generation of platforms, commonly known as robo-advisors, now function as sophisticated digital wealth managers, applying algorithmic intelligence to complex financial challenges traditionally handled only by human professionals. […]
The landscape of retail options trading has undergone a fundamental transformation, shifting from a niche domain dominated by institutional players to a versatile arena accessible to nearly any informed investor. This evolution has been driven by the elimination of stock and ETF commissions, significantly lower options contract fees, and the introduction of professional-grade trading technology […]
Amid controversy in higher ed, Daniel Diermeier steers a different course.
President Donald Trump announced a 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza. Can this proposal go the distance? There is reason for hope.