Shirley M. Mueller, M.D.

The American dream is to retire young and have more free time. Yet, working longer before retiring may be curative in unexpected ways. For one thing, it leaves less time to virtually gamble away previously money earned.

Rome is a big city with a lot of attractions and history, so it's not uncommon for visitors to stay at two hotels during their holiday: one near the Coliseum and the other by the Spanish Steps.

For those with disposable income, if you can't figure out what to do with it someone else would like to. Just make sure you don't get sucked into a scheme that benefits someone else more than yourself.

Feeling nervous about what to do in the market? Structured products appear to provide the answer. Before signing up though, it is best to look at the offering closely.

For those who sold or are selling because of fear of higher interest rates soon, buying individual bonds is an option. This is some of what you need to know to redirect money from bond funds to individual bonds.

If a doctor does self-invest, then he is his own investment manager. He is the manager and client, which is beneficial because he clearly has his own interests in mind.

Historic Georgetown is small, but a must see when visiting Penang, Malaysia. The city has a historic fort, houses built over the water and too many temples and museums to count.

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

The city of Kuala Lumpur has been named the biggest tourist destination for 2013 and it's easy to see why - modern, clean and green, the city offers many attractions for visitors.

Some investors prefer to put their money into an investment that they can enjoy while they hold it, such as art. However, while buying, learning about and exhibiting antiques can be pleasurable, making a profit can be problematic.

The U.S. government risks compromising the trust of its citizens if proposed taxes on 401(k)s and Roths are passed to raise government revenue.

While many think the market will continue its current upward trajectory, margin debt is nearly as high as it was in 2007, which could lead to a sudden, and prolonged, drop in stocks.

Many global austerity policies may have been implemented based on faulty data, causing countless people to suffer needlessly as scarcity measures were put in place.

At current tuition levels wouldn't you prefer go to college rather than pay for someone else? Shirley Mueller took her chance to continue learning with One Day University.

Global investment advice from someone who knows: Jim Rogers was able to retire at age 37 after running Quantum Fund for 10 years with George Soros. In particular, he's paying attention to Singapore's market.

With the world economy turning sour, at least one research firm thinks the wealthy French will embrace liquid assets, shifting away from real estate toward luxury items such as wine, classic cars and art.

Those with an investment portfolio between $100,000 and $1 million, exclusive of their home, are becoming more independent. For the first time, investors have the power to help themselves. Many are taking it.

Where you can put your money to work when the volatility index has you concerned. Shirley Mueller, MD, recommends looking to companies with a generous fallback cash reserve, which serves as a cushion if the economy goes south.

A positive attitude is helpful in most areas of life. However, optimism should not prevail over realism in the investment arena - squelching positive emotion can lead to better returns.

There are pros and cons to both large cruises and smaller ships. The seven-day Mediterranean cruise on the newly built Costa Pacifica shows how larger, more crowded cruises can still provide a good value for the dollar.

The Louvre has more visitors than any museum in the world and almost two times that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. Why then has this prestigious institution allowed Abu Dhabi to use its name for the next 30 years?

In the last year, the number of websites promising to help investors shepherd their money has mushroomed, indicating an upswing in Americans taking control of their financial futures. But can these new internet services really help?

Singapore's Sentosa Island is a fantasy land with something for everyone, especially families, including beaches, a huge aquarium, Fort Siloso from WWII and a theme park.

If you want to travel to Southeast Asia with your family (or without), Singapore is the place. Clean, organized and virtually crime free, the city has many attractions geared to children.

Though it has been known for years that serving others can emotionally benefit the giver as well as the recipient, a new study supports that concept from a financial perspective, as well.

How to tell your story and promote your skills to create potentially beneficial relationships. Most people have to learn to talk about themselves in order to be successful.

Having an investment manager can be a risk in and of itself, especially if the client is complacent and the manager self assured. A savvy investment needs to rely on himself more.

When clients go to Shirley Mueller, MD, for help, it's so she can find the less-than-transparent fees that they are paying to brokers or financial advisors. But there is now a way for anyone to try to do this on their own.

Overdiagnosis can make medical statistics look better because the "cured" patient never had the disease in the first place. Shirley Mueller, MD, shares her own harrowing experience.

Although the U.S. hasn't seen much inflation as a result of the Fed's quantitative easing, investors want to be prepared for whenever it does occur. Here's one investing vehicle that by their very definition protect against inflation.