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The retirement savings situation is tough enough with the median retirement balance just $3,000 for all working-age households, but historically low interest rates certainly aren't helping.

As the health care industry is poised to go through a number of changes, American confidence in the U.S. medical system is among the lowest it has been since the early 1990s.

Since 2009 health industry consolidation is up 50%, and is only expected to continue. However, the health industry's move toward physician integration may actually drive costs up.

Despite what gold bugs claim, there's a strong argument to be made that gold is not a good inflation hedge. The numbers show that over the last two centuries gold has underperformed bills, bonds and stocks.

On the German Fairy Tale Road, the towns of Hanau, Steinau and Marburg are filled with mementos for famous residents Jacob and Wilhelm - also known as the Brothers Grimm.

Physicians are not happy with electronic health record systems, and some of them are doing something about it - they're dropping out of the EHR Incentive Program.

Paris, London and Barcelona and well-known and well-loved travel destinations, but these 10 European cities are just starting to show up on tourists' radars.

Whether or not they're happy with the impending implementation of Obamacare, physicians are dropping the ball when it comes to discussing health care reform with their patients.

One of the methods for improving profits is the hiring of non-physician practitioners, but the key is thorough planning. While hiring an NPP is a numbers game, there are other elements that are even more important.

Malacca, Malaysia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with importance to Malays and foreigners because of the early and continuing European influence.

Wealth can easily distort a child's view of money and possessions. A lack of parental guidance and appropriate education on money management can leave a child unprepared for living as an independent, productive and responsible adult.

The Supreme Court ruling on DOMA results in the recognition of some same-sex couples as being married on the state and federal levels. However, couples in states that haven't legalized same-sex marriage need to know what they still aren't entitled to.

There's a lot to be said for the mind-body connection, so Oyster.com found 13 stunning holistic retreats that can help you take your relaxation and well-being to new heights on your next getaway.

The Obama administration has bowed to the concerns of businesses and announced that it is delaying part of the Affordable Care Act for one year.

The fact that this country needs more primary care physicians isn't a secret - nor is it a new concern. The average primary care production rate from medical schools is around 25%, but some are doing much better.

New medical school graduates aren't quite feeling the entrepreneurial spirit. More than half of new physicians prefer to be employed either by a hospital or an academic center.

A city steeped in history, Amsterdam's many hotels give visitors a taste of the city's rich past, such as properties housed in former monasteries or former schools.

Mannheim, Germany, is home to the first motor car ever built, the first long-distance journey and the woman who drove it 125 years ago.

Health care spending is already slowing and the growth rate is expected to dip even lower in 2014 because of ACA and new delivery models. However, new specialty drugs are one factor putting upward pressure on spending.

Months before the Affordable Care Act (ACA) fully takes effect, it is already having negative effects on business and hiring in the US.

Since investing involves doing as much research as possible, it's not surprising that investors should take to Twitter to follow the latest news and updates on the stocks they're considering.

Although experts have been talking about the economic recovery for years and there have been positive signs, Americans still says the economy is their biggest worry, followed closely by the deficit.

It seems that lately, when it comes to health care policy, we are living in the land of unintended consequences. A recent Supreme Court ruling is a set back to addressing quality concerns in generic drugs.

Practicing what you preach is good advice for everyone - particularly for physicians. While surveys show patients are less likely to trust advice from overweight physicians, there are ways to overcome any cultural weight bias to gain trust.

Everyone expects and desires something different out of their retirement. For some people, retirement is a start to a second life - this time overseas.

The 10 most important rules - from documentation to trial behavior - that a physician should follow if he or she has been sued for malpractice.

Bernie Madoff recently spoke to MarketWatch and had some interesting advice for the SEC and the small investor. A lot of what he had to say, most people have heard before, but some of it is great, new advice.

Doctors do not like to go to meetings - just like most other folks. But with most docs now being employed and medical practices shifting to the team model, more meetings are in our future.