College students from L.A. to Philadelphia and all points in between will soon begin their annual moves back home. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates there are some 19 million students enrolled at more than 4,300 colleges and universities across the United States. Moving is never an easy task but there are some things you can do to make it a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

A laptop has become an essential tool for college students. Parents have more choices than ever - and more opportunities to save - when purchasing a laptop for their college kids. But the cost of a new laptop goes far beyond the price tag on the computer - especially if a new laptop is stolen or damaged while a child is away at school. Instead of risking a costly replacement, parents can take several effective measures to ensure their student's laptop, and the valuable information stored on it, are well protected.

Many middle and high schools give students summer reading lists to help them prepare for their next school year. Reading the classics can not only help kids get ready to go back to school and learn, but can be like reading an ancient version of today’s news.

The back-to-school lists mean one thing – it's time for parents to start shopping. But shopping doesn't have to mean you spend every cent you have in your pocket.

Whether you’ll be sending your kids to college in 2008 or heading there yourself, you’ve no doubt already heard of the FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid). After all, it is one of the most critical financial aid forms a student will have to complete.

It’s not easy keeping a house cool during the long, hot, dog-days of summer, but according to interior design experts at The Art Institutes, there are steps you can take to not only make your house cooler, but also more environmentally-friendly, energy-efficient and enjoyable to be in.

Some people choose to be self employed by using specific skills to pursue work without a long-term commitment to one employer. Why? Freelancers will have many clients bringing challenges, interesting experiences and even perhaps a touch of the unknown.