The latest data on the most expensive private colleges in the U.S. offers up a a reminder of how dear higher education has become.
Fears about the economy and Uncle Sam's AAA rating have rocked the equity markets, wiping out all the gains generated in the 2011 large-cap rally. But Laszlo Birinyi and other top stock pickers aren't panicked. In fact, they believe the correction is nearing its end.
Debt woes in Europe -- along with the risk of a U.S. default -- has investors digging precious metals. Gold, silver and palladium futures surged in intraday-trading, with gold getting close to $1,600 an ounce.
Forget about inflation worries in China. Analysts at both Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are positively gung ho about the investment prospects for commodities over the next twelve months.
Annual levy for exchange-traded fund will be 0.55%, while fee for namesake mutual fund is 0.46%
The peer-to-peer lending industry could require additional regulations if it grows dramatically or introduces new products and services, the Government Accountability Office said in a new report.
Regulators said to be concerned about funds not truly tracking underlying indexes, as well as vulnerability to short sales
Royal Bank of Canada may use proceeds from the $3.62 billion sale of its money-losing U.S. consumer bank to expand in global asset management.
As the financial advisory industry continues to evolve, more investment professionals and firms are embracing the hybrid registered investment adviser model.
Rather than get stuck with paltry returns on money-market funds, some investors are putting their cash to better use: they're shifting into 15-year mortgages, saving big bucks in the process.
A new poll reveals which financial insitutation gets the least favorable response from traders, investors and analysts. Remarkably, survey respondents also said the winner -- loser? -- won't be hurt by this negative vibe.
Balances in HSAs — tax-advantaged medical savings accounts — grew to some $11.7 billion in total assets, reflecting a 31% increase over last year.
The U.S. will review health insurer requests to raise premiums for individuals and small businesses at least 10% in 10 states, ruling that local regulators aren't adequately policing rates.
A new report finds that VA customers don't read prospectuses — and with the some of the documents running upwards of 200 pages, it's easy to understand why.
Finra will take a data-centric approach to performing market exams, pulling reams of information from broker-dealers, insurance companies and clearing firms.
Firm predicts large-cap index will reach 1450; lack of confidence by consumers, corporations actually a plus for markets
The AARP has refuted an article in today's Wall Street Journal saying the organization had a change of heart after internal debates and had decided that it would accept benefit cuts to the massive entitlement program.
Finra-crafted rule creates new license for administrative personnel; exam mandated
