Laura Joszt

Parents should get their financial house in order or it could mean their children are on the path to massive amounts of credit card debt once they reach college.

So much of our information is online that it's a little scary to think of what might be lost and corrupted if our passwords don't hold up. Here are the 10 most common passwords that hackers have actually breached in the last year.

The recession ensured that retirees could no longer choose retirement spots solely based on good weather. However, seniors will be happy to learn that chilly northern states mostly make up the list of worst states to retire, regardless.

On Thursday two big companies released less-than-satisfactory earnings reports after the closing bell. Both Amazon and Apple missed analysts' expectations, but Amazon's quarterly report was far more discouraging.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Although the tax deadline is still six months away, an important date just passed that taxpayers should pay attention to, because with all the potential changes coming, the one thing you want is to be prepared.

Social Security benefits for more than 60 million Americans will increase in 2013; the maximum taxable income for workers will also increase.

Although the economy and jobs are the most important election issue, health care might be the deciding factor between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. A new Harvard study reveals that Obama has a distinct lead in this area.

Medical schools are looking to increase enrollment to meet the projected physician shortage in the U.S., and there are some secrets they're keeping that might deter some students from joining the medical field.

Some days, even Andrew Minigutti, MD, forgets that his practice's allergy specialist isn't one of his actual employees. Instead, she is an outside employee working out of Minigutti's Plano, Texas practice to the benefit of not only the patients, but the doctors as well.

Did Vice President Joe Biden hurt his strong debate performance with his smirking, laughing and sarcastic comments? The Obama administration attempts to move past the president's dismal debate with a fiery Biden.

The more likely it looks that Mitt Romney will win the election, the more volatility stocks that benefited from ACA will show. Medicare-related stocks will also be vulnerable as Paul Ryan has a plan for the program.

The third quarter's earnings season is just kicking off, but already analysts have low expectations, dragging stocks down in all but one sector.

Avoiding reward credit cards just because of annual fees might be a mistake for certain types of consumers who could benefit because of their lifestyles, according to a new analysis.

A bad experience at an airport can set your vacation off on the wrong foot or send you home at the end in a bad mood (when you have to get ready to go back to work, too). Here are five to avoid if possible.

The financial preparation for retirement has slipped among workers to its lowest level in three years. Here are the top five most prepared and top five least prepared metro areas in the U.S.

Ninety-one doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals have been charged for alleged participation in Medicare fraud resulting in $430 million in false claims.