With many universities announcing plans to set fees close to the
new £9,000 a year limit, some families are facing a huge bill
for their children's education. If you're planning ahead to
put your children through university you need to be aware of
investment and tax issues, while keeping an eye on the economy and
the potential impact on investment choices and returns.
Cash returns are unlikely to keep pace with university fees, so
you need to invest wisely. You might consider the role that an
effectively managed, diversified investment portfolio can play in
aiming to achieve the required returns. This can be designed to
meet specific requirements and invested in a mix of longer-term
growth assets and shorter-term assets, which may allow for payment
of fees at the relevant time. In spite of the well-publicised ups
and downs, shares (which would be a typical component of the
portfolio) remain an attractive asset for longer-term university
planning and combating
