Lifestyle

It used to be that the places people chose to retire were picked primarily for good weather. However, thanks to the recession, the last few years have seen a change in what people consider a good place to retire.

Armando Sardi is one of the select few surgical oncologists in the world to employ leading edge procedures such as HIPEC to treat advanced stages of abdominal cancers. The 15-hour procedure is so grueling that many physicians view it in a negative light.

Debt isn't necessarily toxic because there are two kinds: bad and good. A good deficit pays for itself while bad does not. Guess which one the U.S. has been investing in.

Busy with paperwork or practicing medicine, many physicians don't have the time to handle the business side of medicine. As a result, the vast majority of physicians report they feel they have no control over their practice's finances.

Medical schools saw healthy gains in applications and enrollment with first-time enrollment reaching an all-time high and new diversity gains. However, the amount of residency positions is a reason for concern.

If you're wondering what you can do now to save taxes on April 15, here are a few ideas that can each save you tens of thousands of dollars on your 2012 income tax bill.

There were many things that grabbed the attention of tech critics and Apple customers at Tuesday's product event, but three things in particular hinge on competition from Google and Microsoft.

Rumors of the new iPad Mini had been swirling for weeks and the device has finally been revealed. The iPad Mini might be perfect for physicians, who love Apple's operating system and apps but can't find space in their lab coat pocket for the full-size iPad.

Despite big gains in home values, the U.S. housing market recovery is uneven with some markets seeing huge growth and others still experiencing declines. Here are 10 markets with the best expected growth for 2013.

The experience of finding Europe in unexpected places in America is not limited to Solvang in California, but, somehow, Solvang shows its national roots better - or maybe it's just got better Danish pastries.

Affordable Care Organizations have been gaining ground among private payers, but the practices in these ACOs need to be aware of potential legal issues of referring patients to other members in the organization.

Mitt Romney played it safe in his final presidential debate to avoid any flubs and President Barack Obama went on the offensive, making snarky comments about his opponent's foreign policies and winning the last debate before the election.

Although they have years ahead of them, adults in their 30s are the most worried about retirement savings and they have good reason since they suffered the steepest losses in recent years.

If gas prices have you down then in all likelihood they are at least partially dictating your next car buying experience. In just a few years, the world's cheapest car might be coming to the U.S. for less than $10,000.

Employers of all types and sizes realize that healthy employees are happier and more productive. Your practice's wellness program shouldn't overlook dental insurance - good oral health can help reduce diabetes, heart disease, cancer and even premature births.

Last week was brutal with poor earnings from a number of big companies, including Google and McDonald's. But this week is going to be the week of Apple, with the iPad mini release on Tuesday and an earnings report on Thursday.

Do you treat your employees at your practice like staff, or do you expect a little more out of them? It's no small task if you expect them to act and treat patients as though the practice was their own; but it's possible to instill that kind of passion and responsibility in your staff.

New Jersey no longer has the worst tax climate in the U.S. The worst 10 all have complex, non-neutral taxes with comparatively high rates; meanwhile, most of the 10 best have eliminated at least one big tax.

People mostly vote with their wallets for the candidate perceived to be better for their finances. A quantitative look to see how the market performed under each candidate's party yielded surprising results.

There are few stocks that seem to continually climb higher, but one of them is Google - until now. When the search engine giant's poor earnings were leaked early the stock dropped fast.

Study results presented at IDWeek 2012 show that education and prescription monitoring can cut inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for respiratory infections in half.

A number of often overlooked costs make health information technology more costly than expected. Plus, a survey of hospitals revealed that only a minority of employees would want to receive treatment where they work.

There's a new neighborhood atop the list of most expensive ZIP codes. This year limited inventory drove prices in these pricey ZIP codes and led to some blockbuster listings, particularly in Manhattan and Silicon Valley.

With respect to the ongoing third-quarter earnings season, the overall picture emerging is less than inspiring. Here's a real-time scorecard so far for this earnings season.

The Anne Frank House is probably the most popular house museum in Amsterdam, but there a number of old, opulent homes that are famous in their own rights in Amsterdam.

The investing world can be a scary place for the average person. Here are six simple rules to follow to help you get a better handle on your finances and protect a little against market volatility.

Recent economic data is changing voters about they think Mitt Romney or President Barack Obama would be better for their personal finances over the next four years.

A serial physician entrepreneur realized that the only way he could make a real difference to more people was by using leverage as a businessman. He shares his inspiring story and some wisdom.

If the stock market does take a hit from the "fiscal cliff" you might want to consider it an opportunity to look for some of your favorite stocks at a nice discount.

President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney turned up the aggression in the second presidential debate. However, voters seem to have given a slight advantage to Obama, who actually showed up this time.