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Gas prices dropped at a pretty good clip in the latter half of 2011 -- down around 20% to about $3.25. Hope you enjoyed it while it lasted, because gas is back on the rise. It's near $3.50 now, and the key trends all signal that it'll keep going higher.

The origins of Memorial Day date to the aftermath of the Civil War, when people would decorate the graves of fallen soldiers to honor their service. The holiday still retains its reverential and patriotic spirit, but its economic consequences, though smaller than those of other holidays, cannot be overlooked.

Traditionally, Memorial Day is the official kickoff of summer, more revered in some circles than Christmas. As a young professional on the East Coast, I learned that there was absolutely no work done during Memorial or Labor Day weekends; these were sacrosanct, meant for mysterious managing...

On Memorial Day weekend, retailers pull out all the stops to move fresh merchandise, and if you play your cards right, you can get some great deals. But even though it's the semi-official start of summer, you'll want to do your homework first. (Don't worry, you can cheat off of DailyFinance's personal finance columnist, Regina Lewis.)

The Memorial Day sales for 2010 are heating up as the three-day holiday weekend approaches. Check back for more updates as the deals and freebies come out! Get an extra 50% off all clearance items at Old Navy in stores today and tomorrow only. Sale ends Saturday, May 29, 2010. Not valid online. No...

It happens around every Memorial Day: Gas prices go up as the summer driving season begins.At least a gallon of gasoline -- now at an average of $2.36 a gallon across the United States -- is less than it was a year ago when a gallon averaged $3.94, according to AAA figures cited in a Christian...

If you're thinking of pitching a tent at your nearby state or national park this Memorial Day weekend, you may be too late. State park officials across the country are saying that reservations are booking fast at their campsites this summer, as families opt for cheaper, closer-to-home vacations....