Jon C. Ylinen

The Department of Education is now offering further relief for student loan repayment. The Pay as You Earn Program is meant to be an even more affordable method than the previous income-sensitive repayment program, Income-Based Repayment.

If you're considering taking advantage of the current low-interest-rate environment to refinance your home, then one large consideration is the intended time horizon in your current residence.

Some more highlights (or lowlights) from the fiscal cliff deal, including tax deduction limitations on high-income earners as well as the new rules for converting to a Roth 401(k).

Everyone has heard the common phrase "Don't put all of your eggs in one basket." Nothing could be truer when it comes to investing. The tough part for most investors is just learning what the different areas there are to diversify over.

There are a vast array of life insurance policies out there - do you know the differences between all of them and which benefits you most? Here we break down the two most popular types of permanent life insurance.

The subject of life insurance is very confusing to physicians because there are so many products and solutions AND opinions. Depending on the type of policy, your life insurance can provide a multitude of benefits you might now realize.

Many changes to a financial strategy occur with the arrival of a child, which can be very costly. Here's a starting point for a financial strategy checklist when you are expecting.

It is extremely rare in today's world for a physician to stay with the same employer for his or her entire career. One of the biggest decisions to address is what to do with your old retirement account. Generally, you have four options.

The large amount of debt medical school students graduate with (an average of $161,290) can be a deterrent from working in underserved areas and pursuing careers in lower paying specialties. So the government is providing some relief that you might be eligible for.

As part of a well-developed financial plan, a physician should make sure proper legal work is in place. Depending on where you are in your career, your plan may vary.

The average cost to attend ALL types of colleges is rising higher than inflation rates year after year. Generally, there are four savings vehicles that can work well for college funding for high-income earners.

Protect your greatest asset - income potential - with specialty specific disability insurance. It only makes sense considering we insure plenty of other things that are more easily replaceable.