Diversions

A child born in 2013 can cost his parents about $245,340 for food, housing, child care, education and other child-rearing expenses by the time he hits 18.

Armed with GPS, favorite music and companions, Americans are ready to hit the road by Labor Day, a survey finds. 

Parents and their children in grades K-12 will spend an average of $543 on back-to-school items and double that ($1,223) on college shopping, a survey finds.

The four happiest cities are south of the Mason-Dixon line, according to a study by the U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research.

Where there’s smoke, there’s fiery debate over which American cities offer the best barbecue. 

Really need to see that game? Tips from fanatic fans include canceling dates and ordering tickets online during church.

What an amazing number of things can go wrong when you set out to simply enjoy a meal in a restaurant. Here’s a roundup of what diners dislike...

Did you think freedom is free? On the 4th of July, everything from the food and beer to travel and fireworks costs big.

The travel site TripAdvisor has unveiled the winners of its Travelers’ Choice awards for attractions, highlighting the top landmarks and parks in America and around the globe.

Slightly under half of investors own pets, and the few who own more than four are the wealthiest, a survey finds. 

Fathers who do not work outside the home—stay at home dads, or SAHDs—are gaining on mothers who are home with their children. 

Flextime – stretching or curtailing one end of the workday to meet obligations outside the job – remains all the rage at a growing number of companies, from...

How do you decide which movie to see? The recommendations of friends? Or online buzz and Twitter?

Even though the cost of travel is up from last year’s figures, bookings are also up, according to an American Express Travel survey.

Creating space for entertaining and fixing problems are equally important to homeowners when it comes to landscaping projects, according to the Spring Houzz Landscaping Survey. 

Last year, mom got tablets and smartphones, beauty supplies, apparel and jewelry. This year, consumers turn to more practical gifts, a survey says. 

You’ll be eating local, gluten-free, vegetarian and environmentally in the months ahead, according to the National Restaurant Association.

While on vacation, a rental can serve as a home away from home, with more space and family-friendly amenities.

Senior citizens have historically been late adopters to the world of technology compared with younger consumers, but their movement into digital life continues to deepen.

Some people love spending time in airports. And some airports are destinations in themselves, with great shopping and dining.