Terri Cullen

Since Physician's Money Digest's online relaunch this year, we've covered the gamut of personal finance, financial-planning and practice-management news for physicians. So what were the biggest financial news stories of 2010 among our readers? Take a look.

More than 100 physicians and physicians groups signed a letter asking the federal government to quickly detail how it intends to pay out $200 million set aside in recent legislation for overdue Medicare reimbursements.

More than ever, business travelers are relying on Android smartphones to help get them where they're going on time, stay in touch with family and colleagues, and keep track of work-related expenses. Here are six essential Android apps for busy business travelers.

If you're nearing retirement, or simply dreaming about it, you may be considering a move to another state -- one that has a lower cost of living, or perhaps a nicer climate. If so, you might want to cross these 10 states off your list of potential retirement havens.

Congress voted to exempt doctors from the so-called "Red Flags" Rule, which requires financial institutions and creditors -- including physician practices -- to implement policies that would prevent identity theft.

Which careers in healthcare offer the best chance for job and income growth in the coming year? U.S.News & World Report's list of the 50 Best Careers in 2011 ranked 13 high-opportunity jobs in the field of medicine.

President Obama and congressional leaders reached a tentative agreement this week to extend the Bush tax cuts for another two years and slash the employee payroll tax, along with a slew of temporary tax incentives. Here's what they could mean for you.

Who's in the lead for our "Diagnose the Dow!" healthcare stock-picking contest? With just a week to go, two new players have vaulted into the Top 5. If you think you can do better, hurry and sign up for your chance to win an iPad.

Surgeons who marry physicians suffer greater career conflicts and work-home strife than surgeons who partner with non-physicians, or those who stay at home, according to a new study. Surgeons married to fellow surgeons face even greater challenges.

Congress voted to delay the looming cut in Medicare pay for physicians, keeping reimbursements at current rates through Dec. 31. The measure would postpone a 23% cut in reimbursements that was due to go into effect on Wednesday.

What are the top gifts on kids' holiday wish lists this year? One word: Electronics. Children between the ages of six to 12 years of age, and teens aged 13 years or older, universally asked for this year's hottest devices.

Primary-care doctors would receive a new 10% incentive under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services final 2011 physician fee schedule, while reimbursements for certain tests and procedures will be slashed by as much as 50%.

A reader wants to give a financial gift this holiday season, but he feels gift cards are too cold and impersonal. Here are four financial presents for young and adult children that show you put your heart into the gift.

The Senate voted to delay the looming cut in Medicare pay for physicians, keeping reimbursements at current rates through Dec. 31. If the House approves, the move would postpone a 23% cut in reimbursements that was due to go into effect on Dec. 1.

Doctors topped the list of professionals seeking to escape their expensive auto leases in 2010, a new survey found. More physicians are citing financial concerns as the reason for wanting to get out of their lease contracts.

Retailers look forward to the holiday-shopping season all year -- and so do cyberthieves. As consumers head online to track down the hottest gifts, make travel arrangements and contribute to their favorite causes, thieves do their best to separate them from their money. Here are this year's Top 12 scams.

Who's in the lead for our "Diagnose the Dow!" healthcare stock-picking contest? With only a month to go, only a handful of contestants have chosen stocks that are in positive territory. If you think you can do better, sign up and play for your chance to win an iPad.

Listen to our latest Webinar on year-end tax-planning advice! Our panel of experts will advise you on key tax-saving moves to make before year-end, and tell you what you can do right now to protect yourself from future tax-rate increases.

Any number of people can use the information you post on Facebook, or other social-networking sites, against you or the ones you love. Here are five of the biggest blunders to avoid with your Facebook account.

With so many states facing steep budget shortfalls, a reader worries that his investment in the state's prepaid college tuition plan may be at risk. He has good reason for concern.

A physician was charged with illegally sharing the disappointing outcome of a clinical trial with a hedge-fund manager, the Wall Street Journal reported. The fund manager sold about six million shares of stock just before its share price plunged on the news.

Who's in the lead for our "Diagnose the Dow!" healthcare stock-picking contest? One month into the contest and only six contestants have chosen stocks that are in positive territory, and none of the front-runners' stock picks are up more than 2%. Think you can do better?

Whether you dream of leaving the winter chill for the sun and sandy beaches, or you seek out the warmth of a fireplace after a day of hitting the slopes, this year's top crop of winter vacation destinations has something for everyone.

Who doesn't have their own horror-story involving air travel? Screaming kids, terrible food and torture-inducing seats seem to be the norm. But some airlines are scarier than others -- surveys show these five are the worst.

Early Apple iPad adapter Don Dizon, MD, shared his experiences with the device and discussed the advantages, limitations, cost considerations and cleanliness issues of using it in a medical practice.

Most physician pay surveys focus on annual income, but a surprising new study breaks down doctors' hourly pay by specialty -- and the findings show the disparity in physician income is even wider than previously believed.

Medical practices that have implemented an electronic health record system are better off financially than those that rely on paper records, generating nearly $50,000 more in revenue, according to a new survey.

College tuition continues to climb, particularly at private schools. Some of the most-expensive colleges and universities in the U.S. raised tuition for 2010-11 by as much as 5% from the previous year. Here's a list of the Top 10 most-expensive schools.

Join us for our next Webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 10, when our panel of experts will advise you on key tax-saving moves to make before year-end, and tell you what you can do right now to protect yourself from future tax-rate increases.

Is your car a ticket magnet? A new study shows owners of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and Toyota's trendy Scion models pop up on law enforcement's radar more often than the average car. Here are the Top 10 cars most likely to get a traffic ticket.