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Look for these stocks to outperform the market as we head into the coming earnings season.

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.

The current dip in stocks is dangerous. Not because it's a long-term sign of things to come but because investors have forgotten all about downside risk.

Cancer remains a major foe, but advances in research mean the disease is no longer the death sentence it was a few decades ago.

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

Fun dominates this little town of 873 souls, a town that doesn't take itself too seriously, a town where locals regard the OST (Old Spanish Trail) Restaurant on Main Street as their office.

George Bernard Shaw warned us a long time ago: "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." Today's physicians would do well to heed those words, says columnist Eric Anderson, MD.

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

The United States still has a terrible reputation as the least-healthy developed nation, but in 2014 there were some significant gains in shedding that stigma … and some pounds.

Community health workers play a vital role in helping providers tackle the influx of new patients and the growing push to control costs.

This week's list of must-read news stories for physicians include a look at some of the top issues facing physicians in the year that was and the year to come, as well as news of a doctor's strike in Europe, and a sitcom's use in a medical school curriculum.

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.

The average orthopedic surgical practice employs 5 surgeons and an additional 30 support personnel. In addition to the complexities of multiple surgeons working with each other and with local hospitals to meet the practice's mission, the practice needs to interface with regulators, insurers, and patients. The office manager is usually the person who coordinates all of these things, stays abreast of health care changes and informs practice partners on key business decisions. Because the manager's role is critical, surgeons need to understand the office manager's functions and responsibilities.

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.

There's a belief that January is the best month of the year for small cap stocks. That's not even remotely close to the truth.

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.

Apple has something of a cult following among tech investors, but these 3 stocks outperformed the pride of Cupertino in 2014.

When you die, you leave behind more than just physical assets. You also leave behind a "digital estate" of financial data, documents, photos, and more. Planning ahead can help smooth the transfer of those digital assets.

Doctors perform inspiring work saving lives every day, and yet, according to one author, "disillusionment" is widespread in the profession. Columnist Greg Kelly looks at how physicians might reverse that trend.

What's in the recipe for a big Christmas Day box office take? Surprisingly, it has less to do with Jolly Saint Nick and more to do with action, big stars, and special effects.

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.

The Museum of Western Art is mostly why we chose to visit Kerrville on our 6-town, 12-day visit to the Texas Hill Country. It opened in 1983 at a cost of $2.5 million.

The most frequently asked question most inexperienced physician entrepreneurs ask is,

The progress follows an announcement last January that officials were going to work through a crushing backlog by moving beneficiaries to the front of the line and suspending hearings on cases from hospitals, doctors and other providers for at least 2 years.

If nothing else, Clair Callan, MD, is both flexible and determined. Those traits have served her well as she's had to make some difficult choices during her professional career. And in her new memoir, "Standing My Ground," Callan, who today is vice president of science, quality, and public health standards for the American Medical Association, shares her journey of overcoming obstacles and cracking the glass ceiling in becoming a female physician.

In this week's list of must-read stories for physicians: Why patients shouldn't trust TV doctors; and why political discourse is depleting overall trust in physicians.

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.