In recent decades higher-education institutions have tried to lure students with extravagant amenities, but some are finding that these attempts can actually threaten enrollment and retention.   

Real estate is a shakier investment than it once was, but it's still one of the most viable options for building a financial future.

Today's cities may be more diverse overall, but people of different races still don’t live near each other.

For people living on the streets or in shelters, sleep deprivation can lead to a host of other problems.

Covington, Georgia, decided not to let a half-completed development sit empty. But the city's solution has been both praised and vilified by observers.