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Although many Americans came out of the financial crisis feeling more comfortable handling their money and as better investors, the country still has a low financial literacy.

There are plenty of beaches in the United States, but not all are created equal. What makes the "best" beach is very subjective, but there are certain aspects that make a beach beautiful and ideal to relax on.

When overpriced stocks suddenly fall, what exactly should investors do? Easy. They take advantage of the sell off and the panic and load up on good common stocks like these.

Americans may be rude tourists, but they sure can be generous. According to a survey, Americans are among the world's top tippers, but one country beat them for the top spot.

In lieu of the FDA's recent inquiry into the uCheck urine analyzer app, it appears Apple might be tightening restrictions on medical app developers.

Many affluent physicians will pay higher income taxes in 2013, thanks to stealth taxes, but the following moves can help reduce exposure to these new taxes.

In order to get more timely access to care, patients have indicated that they are open to greater roles for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, according to a new report.

The financial capabilities of Americans leave a lot to be desired, as they continue to struggle with handling their money. Take this financial test to see how you compare.

The truth is life insurance is almost always a bad investment, unless you die before your expected mortality. You should keep your investments separate from your insurance. Here's why.

For some investors, cash will always be king and they feel safest investing in companies with generous fallback cash reserves. These 10 companies had the most cash at the end of 2012.

A vital part of Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act faces a crucial test in the coming months when the health care exchanges that are supposed to insure 25 million Americans start operating.

Physicians are clamoring for mobile device electronic health record apps, but are disappointed with their current EHR systems, according to a new survey.

Investors want to line their portfolios with as many stocks experiencing positive earnings momentum as possible. That's because this one element is the key catalyst behind share price momentum. But how do we find more of these stocks?

Periodic internal audits can save physicians a lot of grief - if the government thinks the physician had knowledge of an error in a medical record or willfully disregarded it, then the physician can face criminal fraud charges.

You worked hard for your money. That means you should do everything within the law that allows you to keep more of it. Here's a tax-dodging solution that's ideal for income-seeking investors.

The expected insolvency of the Medicare Hospital Insurance fund has been pushed back two years, partially due to slower-than-expected spending growth in 2012.

Young adults and their families have been saved an estimated $147 million in nondiscretionary medical care because of the federal law allowing children to remain on their parents' medical insurance through age 25.

Being deposed is not an experience you come away from wanting to do it again, but when you are well prepared it is an experience that you can come away from realizing it was not as bad as you expected.

The old joke goes that if you don't think money can buy happiness, then you just don't know where to shop (rim shot). But social scientists who study this stuff tell us that is not really true.

Some states are bringing in a lot of revenue from so-called "sin" taxes, raking in up to $2.4 billion in 2012. Although these taxes can add up to big bucks for states, sometimes Americans forget or don't realize they're paying them.

Despite being targeted as the most expensive place to get medical care, emergency departments are now responsible for half of all hospital admissions in the US.

Can the average American become a millionaire? Of course. Becoming a millionaire most likely doesn't just happen to you - it takes planning and perseverance. Here are some steps you can take to grow your net worth, no matter what your income.

Many global austerity policies may have been implemented based on faulty data, causing countless people to suffer needlessly as scarcity measures were put in place.

Right now physicians are faced with much uncertainty, complexity and considerable pressure to change their ways. So how do you decide if private practice or hospital employment is right for you?

Although patient participation in health care decisions is typically urged, a new report has revealed that patients more involved in medical decision making have higher costs.

When the team internist for the Los Angeles Clippers isn't traveling with the team during playoffs, he's a proponent of allopathic medicines and can be found at his practice, which uses a hybrid concierge model of delivering care.

One company helping aspiring physicians get past the hurdles presented to them in medical school that can derail them before they ever even earn their first paycheck.

While London was the top city for travel in 2012 (unsurprising, considering the Olympics were held there), it has been bumped from the top spot by a surprise city, which is also the first Asian city to sit at number one.