Summer becomes the season for college prep
Sally Herships May 6, 2013
As getting into college becomes ever more competitive, more students are spending the summers creating fodder for college applications.
Mandatory, extended vacation is good for the economy
Robert Reich Aug 7, 2012
Congress is off on vacation until Labor Day. Robert Reich says a mandatory three weeks off would be good for all of us -- and the economy, too.
A summer resort adjusts to new vacation rhythm
Eve Troeh Aug 7, 2012
Lake Arrowhead was developed nearly a century ago as a mountain summer resort for Southern Californians. The activities are the same, but how and when vacationers come to the resort has changed.
In Germany, holidays are 'uber alles'
Caitlan Carroll Jul 6, 2012
German's seem to be the responsible, hard working sibling in the European Union, but they know when to relax.
Teen summer jobs: Whose money is it, anyway?
Tess Vigeland Jun 8, 2012
It's summertime and many teens are making the most of it by getting a job. They worked for that money, so they should have full control over it. Or should they?
What to do with your kids this summer
David Lazarus May 23, 2012
With Memorial Day coming up on Monday, we've reached the unofficial start of summer -- which means a lot of kids are going to have a lot of free time on their hands. So what's the best use of that time?
Americans plan to travel more this summer
Daryl Paranada May 8, 2012
A new survey finds Americans plan to take more vacation trips during the summer and are placing a higher priority on value compared to the past.
Dear mom and dad, Wealth Camp's a lot of fun!
Christina Huh Sep 13, 2010
The rich always have their own special way of doing things, including summer camp. The Wall Street Journal talked to attendees of Citi Private Bank...
MID-DAY UPDATE: Economic news bad. Stock prices good.
Bill Radke Jul 22, 2010
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Sales of previously occupied homes fell in June; new unemployment benefit plans rose. Yet at this writing, Wall Street's jumping. What d...
