Securing the right education at the right price means "doing the math" to determine the real cost of a college education. While the reality check may not be pleasant, it can lead to considerable money-saving decisions when it comes to funding a child's college education.

It's only natural to feel a little down about being stuck inside all day when the weather is so nice outside. If you do have a case of the summertime work blues, here are some ways to cheer yourself up.

With current economic woes putting a damper on spending, parents and students are looking for the best value on everything from clothes to computers. And while saving money is a priority, value and style don't have to contradict each other.

You may think the back seat of your own car is the safest mode of transportation for your school-bound child. Think again. School buses are the safest and largest mass transportation system in the United States, according to research by the School Bus Information Council (SBIC).

The video game industry is growing by leaps and bounds, so you may want to consider a career in gaming.

As teens head back to the classroom this fall, they'll be assigned a lot of homework in the three "Rs": reading, writing, and arithmetic. Important to students' success will be the homework parents do in teaching two other "Rs": role modeling and responsibility.

A recent survey found just 27 percent of parents feel they are prepared to provide their kids with homework assistance. Here's where they are turning for help.