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Lewis J. Altfest, CFP

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Why real estate investing has become a good investment again

After the collapse of the housing bubble, you might think that real estate is still a risky investment. Learn why you might want to reconsider that assessment.



Lawrence Farber

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Cut this year's taxes--it's not too late

You can still reap big savings if you act before time runs out. This guide highlights 17 money-saving opportunities.


Ken Terry

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Can an MSO help you?

A management services organization can take some hassles off your back, but there's a price. Make sure you know what you're getting into.


Gregory A. Hood, MD, FACP

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Hood: Too much left undone

Medical Economics editorial board member Gregory Hood, MD, shares his opinion about the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act.


Giles K. Almond, CPA/PFS, CFP

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Prepare your portfolio for retirement

Many physicians can recall their "I'm outta here moment," when they decided to retire. Once you've hit that point, make some financial adjustments so that your transition to the easy life is a smooth one.


Eric Anderson, MD

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Book Review: Blue Latitudes, and How the Maritime World Changed the South Seas Forever

It's the third and final part of analyzing the book, Blue Latitudes, Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before, and how it applies to modern day.


Diane Weber

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Money Management Q&As

Money Management Q&A



Dennis Murray

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The 150 best financial advisers for doctors: Our exclusive list

Don't trust your nest egg to just anyone. These advisers have the expertise you deserve.


Charles Davant III, MD

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Being Dr. Nice Guy can backfire

Helping some patients may get you into trouble with others, warns this physician.


Carol R. Pincus

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Practice Management

Practice Management Q&A


Berkeley Rice

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What would you do with an extra $100,000?

Some would live out their wildest fantasies, but many would give it away to their families or to charity.


Judy Bee

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8 ways to make your practice more efficient

Want to increase the efficiency of your practice? Here are eight ways to do so.


Joan Rose

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Practice Beat

FRAUD AND ABUSE, REIMBURSEMENT, WRONGFUL DEATH, CAMPAIGN 2000, MANAGED CARE, ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, DID YOU KNOW?, HEALTH BENEFITS, ONLINE PRESCRIBING.


Gail Garfinkel Weiss

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Survey: Malpractice premiums

In the past decade, there was a sharp increase in medical liability premiums, but recently, malpractice insurance has started to level off, indicating a potential new trend.


Yvonne Chilik Wollenberg

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Financial Beat

Air Travel, Education, Autos


Kristie Perry

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Practice Management

Tips on shopping for office space; Can the IRS hep you make a deadbeat pay?; Giving your staff a piece of the action; Whether to borrow marketing techniques from the supermarket; When a health plan wants a refund of old overpayments; Make sure a hospital will deliver on its promise; How to respond to a software theft; Can you charge insurers more for copying patients' charts?



James Hendricks

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Flashback in Medical Economics

25, 50, and 75 years ago in Medical Economics



Jeff Forster

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Are the best and brightest going into medicine?

A loaded question, and everyone has an opinion. Among the intriguing thoughts: Maybe it's the wrong question.



Timothy Begany

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Where bonds are headed--and why you need to go there

With the stock market so volatile and interest rates poised to fall, bonds are looking better than they have for quite some time.



Glenn Gray

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The word I couldn't bring myself to use

The author had much in common with his patient. And the patient had much to lose.


Mary Ann Bauman, MD

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Bauman: Nervous but glad

Medical Economics editorial board member Mary Ann Bauman, MD, shares her opinion of the Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act.


Suzanne Duke

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PDAs for Doctors: Decoding geekspeak: A glossary of PDA terms

Half the battle in figuring out your hardware and software needs is making sense of the terms beloved of computer files.



Michael Pretzer

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Let your kids save you money, for a change

Raising a family costs plenty, but these tax tips may lessen the price.