Articles by Jared Kaltwasser

The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) is urging doctors to take a more active role in preventing drug abuse.
The call comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data showing drug poisoning deaths increased by 6% between 2012 and 2013.

The national unemployment rate continues to fall, but the job market varies widely from state to state and city to city. These 9 cities offer the best job markets, according to a recent report.

The Year 2015 is almost 2 weeks old, but it's never too late for a new year's resolution, particularly for something as important as retirement.

Buying a car is one of the biggest investments most people make, and while it's easy to make a purchase based on ticket price, the actual cost of buying and owning a particular car can vary widely depending on the cost and frequency of the car's repair and maintenance needs.

A new study suggests healthcare marketplace users in high-competition states face higher deductibles and, in some cases, higher premiums, than their peers in low-competition states.

Federal officials are downplaying Affordable Care Act-related changes to tax filing this year. The changes include a new requirement to report one's health insurance status.

Many credit card companies now offer "price protection," meaning consumers can be reimbursed if the price of an item drops shortly after a consumer buys it using their card. But not all price protection programs are created equal.

A new survey finds nearly two-thirds of Americans believe they are spending wisely, and most are seeking financial services providers who will reward them for doing so.

Moving firm United Van Lines has released its latest report on inter-state moving activity. The survey details which states had the highest rates of inbound moves and which states had the highest rates of outbound moves.

A new study suggests corporations fell behind in their pension-fund payments in 2014, leaving many firms looking for new options in 2015.

The financial services firm says a rogue employee stole data from 350,000 clients, posting some of it online.

A new study confirms the majority of healthcare organizations are using cloud computing to support their information technology systems. The shift comes even as concerns over data security linger.

A new Gallup poll finds Americans are becoming more confident about the economy, though post-recession worry still lingers for many.

A new survey suggests many sectors, including healthcare, are poised for workforce growth in the coming year.

A progress report from the US Department of Health and Human Services shows the vast majority of Obamacare enrollees qualify for tax credits to help lower their monthly premium costs.

The expiration of a temporary hike in federal primary care fees for Medicaid patients could lead to a sizeable pay cut for many physicians, according to a new study.

It's become a cliché that New Year's resolutions are made to be broken, but a new survey suggests those who began 2014 with a personal finance-themed resolution are ending the year in better financial shape.

A new survey from AARP Travel shows vacation can also be a solo affair. In fact, AARP found that the vast majority of people who have vacationed alone say they would do it again.

A string of recent surveys have found Americans don't expect to retire on time and worry they won't have enough saved to fund their "Golden Years." But a new report suggest those fear may be overblown.

The competition among car-makers in the US auto market is tighter than ever, according to a new analysis.

Americans are spending more. That's the good news. The bad news: They're using their credit cards to do so.

The number of workers using balanced funds, including target-date funds, has increased significantly in the past 15 years, according to a new survey.

Those who book their travel early and do a bit of homework can stand to save a significant amount of money, particularly if you're planning to visit these 8 cities.

As November turns to December, luxury car-makers bombard the airwaves with ads suggesting the perfect holiday gift-one with 4 wheels, leather seats, and a giant red bow on top. But do those ads really work?

Retiree optimism is up significantly in the fourth quarter, but investors remain more circumspect.

The amount of time a person spends exercising can have a lot to do with the availability of resources like parks, gyms, and bicycle paths. These cities do the best job of providing and embracing those amenities.

Whether you're hitting the road or flying the friendly skies, the price tag of your holiday travel will likely be significantly affected by the price of gasoline.

The House of Representatives Thursday passed a federal spending bill that includes most-but not all-of the money President Obama requested last month to fight the Ebola outbreak and strengthen prevention measures domestically.

A growing number of Americans say they don't expect to ever emerge from debt.

The US Department of Health and Human Services says it wants to make electronic health records more prominent and more user friendly, but the agency won't say specifically how they'll achieve those goals until next year.