Laura Joszt

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Competing as a real estate investor again big institutions is difficult. But these "hidden gems" may offer opportunities to smaller investors.

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.

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.

Although health care spending grew at a slightly lower rate in 2012, consumers are spending more out-of-pocket, according to new data.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Health care jobs completely dominate the top 10 highest paying jobs with an advanced degree, pushing out other occupations like judge, lawyer and physicist.

Although operating costs per patient are higher in patient-centered medical homes, medical revenue per patient is also higher than other practices.

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.

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.

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.

Financial fraud is more commonplace than people might think, with more than 80% of Americans solicited to participate in a potentially fraudulent offer.

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.