Latin scholar and former teacher Rose Williams gives ancient Latin stories a modern twist, emphasizing the meaning important history may have for today's life.

The news ticker on the TV at the gym shows the dollar falling, the morning paper forecasts economic doubt, and the economic outlook appears to be dreary everywhere you turn. While it may seem counter-intuitive, business experts will tell you that now is a great time for entrepreneurs looking to start a new business. Often, times like these are when fortunes are made.

This year, concerns about the economy and unemployment may influence some people's New Year's resolution choices. In addition to perennial favorites such as lose weight and quit smoking, many of us will resolve to make more money, get ahead professionally, or even change careers. Improving your education can help you fulfill multiple resoultions in 2009.

A poor economy and dwindling resources for student loans may have you worrying more than ever about funding your child's college education. But there are still scholarships available for those who pursue them and take the all-important step of applying long before the school year starts.

Were you shocked the first time your child boarded a school bus and you realized there were no seat belts? Times are changing. Some school bus manufacturers now offer an optional seat belt system.

"What do I want to do with my life?" With second semester underway and many scholarship and college-entrance deadlines fast approaching, here are some tips for parents and students taking stock of their future opportunities.

For many people, college marked a time when they forged friendships and romances that last a lifetime. Is it any wonder, then, that so many college graduates seek creative ways to nourish their bond with their alma mater years - often decades - after they've left the college's hallowed halls?