It's summertime -- but less than it used to be

Jul 18, 2012
It's the heart of summer, and beaches are crowded. But school schedules, worries about work and even the weather are eating away at summer vacations.

Rebranding summer school

Jun 20, 2012
No more summer of forgetting: To keep kids from losing what they've learned during the year, cities and school districts are rethinking summer school.

Movie studios diversify summer line-ups

Jun 7, 2012
It’s summer movie season which means it’s the time for big-budget, action-adventures. But summer can also spell success for movies that ignore the desires of teenage boys.

Memorial Day kicks off summer shopping

May 28, 2012
Retailers gear up for summer shopping season. With graduation, Mothers Day and Memorial Day, May is one of the biggest shopping months of the year.

Summer Fridays off are a growing job perk

May 28, 2012
A way for companies to sweeten benefits at little cost.

It's summer. Time for a yard sale, right?

May 22, 2012
In summer, Americans start to dream of easy money and a clean garage -- but that dream might turn into a nightmare.

Americans plan to travel more this summer

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.

For public good, not for profit.

Which states have the cleanest and dirtiest beaches?

Jul 28, 2010
The National Resources Defense Council has released their annual beach report--highlighting the country's dirtiest and cleanest swimming spots....

What expensive shades you have

Jul 15, 2010
Those $500 Dior sunnies you're eyeing? The retail mark-up is as big as you think it is. Check out this list from the Wall Street Journal of six t...