The average cost of a four-year college is $26,000 a year—up 4 percent in 2009 alone. What is the value of an education and are there any alternatives for students who wish to attend college at a lower price? James Altucher, managing director at Formula Capital shares his ways to play the rising cost.    Read More

Small cap funds have outperformed large cap funds year to date, 2.05 percent to 1.90 percent respectively, and could continue to do so as investors seek stable growth.   Read More