With August comes the first day of school in Palm Beach County and it's coming fast. The school sales tax holiday is also arriving. The first day of classes for Palm Beach County School District students is Aug. 11. In other words, in weeks. Teachers report on Aug. 4 to get ready.

Back-to-school bills piling up before the first bell? Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an expert about how a few smart swaps and early planning can ease the financial stress.

Families got a head start on back-to-school shopping with the School District of Philadelphia's 5th Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour on Monday.​

An enraged educator is calling out her students’ penny-pinching parents over their refusal to chip for a few additional back-to-school supplies the school district allegedly can’t afford — adding fresh fuel to the ongoing debate over who pays for what in public education.

While families are planning to spend less on back-to-school shopping this year, the National Retail Federation predicts consumers will spend a total of $39.4 billion this year compared to $38.8 billion last year.

The Back-to-School Bash is scheduled to take place at the Parkway Place Mall on Saturday, August 9 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, click here.

Dr. Sandra McKay shares key checkup tips, vaccine guidance, and advice for busy parents preparing kids for back-to-school health visits.

Now through Aug. 2, you save up to 76% during Target's Back-To-School Sale. With hundreds of items on sale, we found the best deals on backpacks, sneakers and more.