Jared Kaltwasser

More than 11% of Americans say they plan to visit Europe next year, according to a new survey by Choice Hotels International.

Tis the season of giving. And while it's better to give than to receive, not all of us do the former as well as we perhaps should.

The Obama advisor who sparked a new round of Affordable Care Act controversy by suggesting the law's passage was thanks to the "stupidity of the American voter," apologized during a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday before receiving a tongue-lashing from lawmakers.

Only a minority of Americans now say they plan to retire at or before age 65, according to a newly released study.

Nearly two-thirds of business executives are optimistic heading into 2015, according to a new survey by the American Institute of CPAs.

The upcoming tax season will be the first time Americans face penalties for not having health insurance, but a new survey suggests the public is still very much confused about their responsibilities and options.

The US Department of Health and Human Services this week said rates of avoidable hospital-acquired conditions are decreasing, thanks in part to Affordable Care Act provisions that incentivize quality of care.

With winter weather making appearances and holiday vacations just around the corner, many Americans are turning their thoughts to sunnier locales. Here are the most popular cities for tourists looking to travel overseas.

Despite sunny projections, the holiday shopping season got off to a choppy start, according to a trade group survey.

Lung cancer is a particularly tricky issue for physicians and public health officials alike. These states are struggling the most with the disease.

Despite their outsize role in choosing healthcare options for millions of Americans, a new survey shows most employers don't understand how to objectively assess insurance plans.

The holiday shopping season brings the opportunity for great deals, but many Americans struggle to avoid overspending, according to a survey released by Credit Karma and conducted by Qualtrics.

Retirement plan sponsors will always be concerned with financials, but a new survey shows their top concern is now ensuring that their employees are prepared for retirement.

Americans have long loved their televisions, but the silver screen now plays second fiddle to a decidedly smaller screen.

With the holiday shopping season now upon us, the potential for damaging one's credit –- either via over-spending or being the victim of identity theft –- is high.

President Obama last week unveiled plans to shield millions of people living in the country illegally from deportation, but his controversial initiative doesn't address one looming – and complex – problem: Healthcare.

Forty-two percent of consumers now say they've used online healthcare reviews, up 68% from last year.

"Black Friday" has become a misnomer, with most big chain stores opening their doors – and their sales – on Thursday evening. It also turns out that Walmart and Target are no longer the kings of Black Friday, at least when it comes to having the largest markdowns.

Job growth, increasing consumer confidence, and lower gas prices will fuel moderate spending growth this holiday season, according to a new study.

Fewer Americans are retiring early – or on time – according to new research from the Employee Benefit Research Institution.

Fortune 1000 companies have unfunded retiree medical obligations totaling an estimated $285 billion, according to a new report. The report, by the professional services company Towers Watson, based its calculations on Dec. 2013 financial disclosures filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

New York's senior US Senator is calling for the federal government to reimburse New York City for expenses related to its treatment and contact-tracing of an Ebola patient.

An MBA can be a ticket to a C-Suite job, but perhaps the best assessment of a business school is its ability to create innovative business leaders with the potential to make great advances in their fields – and the opportunity to amass great wealth. Here are the schools with the best record of churning out billionaires.

The second Open Enrollment period for individuals purchasing health insurance through Affordable Care Act government exchanges kicked off Saturday. Customers have one month to sign up for insurance in order to receive coverage by Jan. 1.

Americans are expected to spend more this year when they travel, but that doesn't mean they want the extra money to go to airfare. Here are 8 airports travelers might want to avoid this winter if they want to save time and money.

Borrowers who took out federal student loans through Wells Fargo will soon have a new place to send their checks. The bank on Thursday said it will sell $8.5 billion worth of federal student loans to Navient.

A new poll suggests parents are becoming increasingly wary of letting their sons play football.

Despite the fact that doctors – and the general public – have been aware of the hazardous health effects of smoking for decades, nearly 1 in 5 Americans still smokes, according to a poll from Gallup. The rates are even higher in these 10 states.

Though many holiday headaches can't be avoided, a bit of planning ahead and strategic thinking can make the holidays a bit easier on your wallet.

The American Hospital Association is marking Veterans Day by publishing tips to help hospitals and healthcare organizations hire veterans.