Eric C. Jansen, ChFC

You've heard of blockchain. But are you aware of how it could impact the way you access EHRs and interact with the internet?

Has Bitcoin fallen out of favor? According to recent studies, this might only be the beginning of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies prominence as mainstream payment methods.

Consumers can search for specific blockchain-based applications to hail a ride, rent an apartment, sell furniture, vet a contractor, get a job and other functions that make middleman companies profitable.

Having different buckets for each life phase is a good way to assure you don’t run out of money while pursuing your goals.

By keeping some of your money in cash or cash equivalents (such as money market funds), you can reduce risk, stay flexible, and have more money to put into the market after a drop.

In order to assess your true risk tolerance, take the same approach you do with your patients, one that’s based on outcomes.

As health care professionals committed to ethics, it may not occur to physicians that their financial advisors don't adhere to the same principles. Advisors serve the best interests of their clients, and if you are not on top of the nuances of the financial advice industry, you may find yourself in a conflict of interest. Continue below to learn more about finding advisors who care as much about ethical practices as you do.

Sure, it may sound familiar, but buy-and-hold investing is just as effective as it was years ago. You just need to make a few adjustments. Here’s what you should know.