Back to school

Many states offer short tax holidays, but it may be a modest spending season.

Trying to figure out economic data without official government statistics.

One lesson virtually all teachers have learned: if you want your classroom up to snuff, you're going to have to spend your own money.

Back-to-school shopping isn’t quite what it used to be. Public schools struggling under more budget cuts are making requests that go far beyond what you can fit into a backpack.

The sequester will cut K-12 school programs like special education and English-as-a-second-language.

Even as the economy continues to show signs of weakness, luxury retailers have still been doing well. One strategy? Bidding for customer loyalty from the moment kids step onto the playground.

Department stores try to get school shoppers in the doors earlier.