Laura Joszt

Unfortunately, following tragedies like the Boston Marathon bombs and the explosion at the Texas fertilizer plant, there are people out there looking to prey on those who would donate money to help the victims. Don't fall victim to charity scams.

Around the world, women are less likely to follow a budget most of the time and they mostly had less than three months worth of emergency savings

Although the intentions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) are to reform and improve health care in the U.S., it could worsen the state of many safety-net hospitals and increase closures, according to a new report.

Health care coverage across the U.S. continues to be uneven. The uninsured rate in the metro are with the highest percentage is three times the national average. And it's effect is shown - the same metro area has the highest obesity rate in the nation.

With a strong stock market and the housing market on the mend, physicians are looking to change jobs and even location. For those who want to get the most out of their money, these are the best states to make a living.

Oh no - you were so busy that you never got around to filing your taxes. You either have until the end of Tax Day to file for an extension or can simply file late. However, beware if you owe the government money - you might be subject to penalties and fees.

As social media becomes increasingly important for businesses, like medical practices, to connect with consumers and reach new ones, new guidelines for how physicians should and should not use social media have come out.

The list of top 10 states that spend the most on health care per capita are overwhelmingly located in the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic. However, it might be paying off as those with the highest spending have lower obesity rates.

The state of health care has been a topic of scrutiny and debate for years, especially since the U.S. spends so much on health care. A new infographic shows just how much worse the U.S. is doing compared to peer countries.

Life is nothing if not full of uncertainty and being prepared for life's curveballs is even more important during retirement. Here are five retirement shocks to prepare for (just in case).

The increasing number of reviews, ratings and patient satisfaction scores available to consumers will impact a hospital's bottom line, as better patient engagement means reduced costs.

Women are less confident than men regarding their retirement-fitting since nearly half of women have no retirement strategy.

Medical errors happen for a variety of reasons, but to better promote safety, the AARP compiled a list of the nation's safest hospitals and steps they've taken to protect the health of their patients.

Higher payroll taxes enacted at the beginning of the year are hurting taxpayers enough that the majority will be using any refunds they receive this year for day-to-day expenses.

Experiencing significant personal financial losses and hardship during the recession has benefited investors, who have created positive and permanent behaviors in the last five years.

The 10 cities best for retirees who still want the convenience of an urban city but need it to be affordable since they're on a fixed income.

The long, stressful hours that physicians log can put a damper on relationships if the high physician divorce rate is anything to go by. And, yet, most spouses/partners of physicians reported being satisfied with their relationships.

There was a record number of consumer complaints in 2012, the majority of which were fraud related. The number one complaint has held the top spot for three years running and is a particular concern this time of the year.

On average, Baby Boomers say they've only saved slightly more than a third of what they'll need in order to live comfortably in retirement. However, they're eligible for catch-up contributions to help them bridge that shortfall.

Typically, generalists experience the highest rate of burnout among physicians, but which specialty is affected most with more than half of physicians reporting they feel burned out?

Although you can fall victim to a tax scam at any point during the year, taxpayers should be especially cautious during filing season, when most schemes peak.

A car can be a large investment, but it needs to be dependable considering owners hold onto the vehicle for years. These 3-year-old cars had the fewest reported problems in 2012.

Despite the improving economy and strong stock market, Americans' confidence in retiring comfortably has stayed low, with only 13% of workers very confident that they will have enough money in retirement.

To battle the physician shortage health care facilities are looking at more temporary physician assistants and nurse practitioners to fill in for full-time doctors.

Power may shift and competition intensify, but a global city survey shows that New York and London are still on fighting form; however, a lot is expected to change in a decade.

Despite concern about the future of medicine and the threat of industry changes, these eight factors are the biggest drivers of job satisfaction among physicians.

Considering state and local taxes vary so much, it can be difficult to compare how your place of residence does with a neighboring state. The Tax Foundation's annual Facts & Figures ranks states based on state tax rates, collections, burdens and more.

As the housing and stock markets in the U.S. have recovered the physician turnover rate has reached new highs, according to a new report.

Stocks are the top asset in 2013 for high net worth investors, with nearly half of them reporting that they are planning to increase their equity position this year.

More hospitals are planning to acquire physician practices in 2013 compared to last year and it's because of opportunity, rather than strategy, according to a new report.