SPOTLIGHT -
Estimated Health Savings Needed for Retirement Drops
The estimated savings a retiree needs in order to cover health care costs during retirement dropped from 2012, but a couple should still aim for saving $360,000.
Concern Over Health Literacy of New Patients
In the morning sessions of the Forbes Healthcare Summit there was a lot of uncertainty about what the insurance exchanges would bring, but one thing was sure: people are concerned about the health literacy of new consumers.
Factors that Influence ACO Formation
The prevalence of Accountable Care Organizations varies widely across the country, but research reveals they're more likely to be in markets with greater consolidation.
Gauging Current Physician Sentiment
While the majority of physicians would chose to be a physician again if they could go back in time, younger physicians are much more likely to regret their profession choice.
ZIP Codes with Most Luxury Home Sales
Affluent Americans are expressing confidence in the value of owning real estate, again, and expect their home purchase value will increase by 14% in five years.
Americans Deadlocked on Repealing Obamacare
Just as the Affordable Care Act has divided Congress to the point of shutting down the government, the American public remains divided on whether to repeal the law or not.
Tax Refunds Delayed During Shutdown
If you filed a tax extension in April, taxes are still due Oct. 15 despite the government shutdown. Just don't expect to get any help, be able to speak to an IRS employee or get your refund back until the shutdown ends.
Most and Least Physician-Friendly States
Not all states are created equal, and just like many considerations go into choosing a place to retire, the same can be said for which state a physician decides to practice medicine.
Americans Lack Awareness of ACA
The Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchanges launched Tuesday and despite the Obama Administration's dedication to bringing awareness about them, less than half of adults actually are.
Insurance Exchanges Off to Rocky Start
Tuesday was an inauspicious day for Obamacare as open enrollment for the federal government's health insurance marketplaces took place the same day as the partial government shutdown began.
How Much Effect will the Shutdown Really Have?
The idea of a partial government shutdown may sound scary - and for those federal employees who are being given unpaid time off, it is - but what are the real repercussions?
States with Biggest Homeownership Decline
The American Dream once was to own a home. However, after the financial crisis and the housing market bubble, people are hesitant to become homeowners.
Few Americans Max Out Retirement Contributions
The vast majority of future retirees are contributing a minimal amount of their salaries to their retirement funds, while just 3% reach the maximum contribution level.
So Will Obamacare Cost You More or Less?
The state health insurance marketplaces as part of the Affordable Care Act open enrollment in just a few short days, but that hasn't stopped early - and contradictory - speculation about how much they will really cost Americans.
Women Remain Much Less Confident about Finances
More women are becoming engaged in family finances beyond budgeting for daily household expenses; however, they are still less confident than men and, surprisingly, younger women are most deferential.
Best Real Estate Markets to Invest In
Competing as a real estate investor again big institutions is difficult. But these "hidden gems" may offer opportunities to smaller investors.
Five Common but Unnecessary Tests/Procedures
By reducing the use of these common, but overused, tests and procedures, family physicians can improve care and cut down on waste in the health care system.
Obama, Clinton Talk ACA
In a discussion with Bill Clinton, President Barack Obama claimed to be confident that people will sign up for insurance through the marketplaces once they see how affordable it is.
Out-of-Pocket Costs Up
Although health care spending grew at a slightly lower rate in 2012, consumers are spending more out-of-pocket, according to new data.
Money Bigger Cause of Divorce than Initially Thought
It's no surprise that money is a leading cause of divorce, but it may be an even bigger issue than previously thought and financial issues in divorce are becoming more complex than ever.
Costliest Out-of-Pocket Care
A look at the out-of-pocket costs for the OECD countries as a percentage of income. America actually doesn't make the top 10 for costliest.
The Possibility of Never Retiring
Nearly one-fifth of Americans expect they will never be able to completely retire and close to half of current retirees admitted to being not adequately prepared.
Next Gen Millionaires are More Hands-On Investors
The next generation of millionaires are taking a different approach to their wealth than the baby boomers, working hard to grow their money with aggressive investment strategies.
Highest Paying Jobs with Advanced Degrees
Health care jobs completely dominate the top 10 highest paying jobs with an advanced degree, pushing out other occupations like judge, lawyer and physicist.
PCMHs Offer Higher Operating Costs, But Greater Revenue
Although operating costs per patient are higher in patient-centered medical homes, medical revenue per patient is also higher than other practices.
ACA Opponents Divided on How to Proceed
Half of Americans disapprove of the health reform law, but they are divided over whether elected officials should try to make the law fail or make the law work.
Americans See Little Recovery Five Years Later
The majority of Americans have a negative view on the country's economy, feeling like the system is no more secure today than it was five years ago before the market crash.
Least Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
Living on a fixed income during retirement can be difficult and every penny counts. Some states help by offering tax benefits to retirees, but these 10 are stingier.
Americans Struggle to Identify Financial Scam Red Flags
Financial fraud is more commonplace than people might think, with more than 80% of Americans solicited to participate in a potentially fraudulent offer.
Biggest Financial Stock Recoveries
September to October of 2008 were some of the scariest months of the financial crisis as Lehman Brothers collapsed and other large banks had to be bailed out. Five years later, the financial sector has seen some remarkable recoveries.