It's only natural to feel a little down about being stuck inside all day when the weather is cooling down and becoming very comfortable. If you do have a case of the indoor work blues, here are some ways to cheer yourself up.

College kids will be getting some high-tech gadgets in their care packages this year. Here's what else they'd appreciate receiving.

This year alone, more than 60 lenders have exited the federal student loan market and in the private market, most lenders have significantly tightened restrictions or left the business altogether. As students prepare to enter college this fall, it's clear they have not been spared the squeeze of the credit crunch.

Each year, anti-discrimination laws open the doors to higher learning for millions of disabled students. It's up to the students to navigate the world beyond those newly opened doors, and many have found that choosing a college where they receive the caring support of faculty, staff and fellow students can help pave the path to academic success.

The downturn in the economy and rising food and gas prices are taking a toll on charities and non-profit organizations. Here are some ways you can still help without having to donate money.

With a click of the mouse, lifelong historians and those who just caught the history bug are taking to the Internet in record numbers to explore its nearly limitless access to times gone by. With that popularity, it's no surprise that military history sites are reporting unprecedented Web traffic.

Hosting an exchange student from a foreign country can be very rewarding. Here's a place to turn if you want to do it.