Lifestyle

For investors in high-tax brackets, the asset location decision can be just as important as asset allocation. Otherwise, your portfolio is exposed to significant, and unnecessary, tax liabilities.

An evaluation of online reviews of physicians revealed which cities had the least satisfied patients. Further investigation found no correlation between satisfaction and other factors like education, income, or insurance status.

Kennebunkport is an authentic, quintessential Maine seaside village. However, since the town is just off the beaten path, there are less crowds and parking is easier to find in July and August.

Investing in foreign companies is an effective way to diversify a portfolio, and today many of the most attractive growth opportunities are located outside the US.

After the cost of airfare, a hotel is probably the most expensive part of a vacation. In some of the most popular tourist destinations, accommodations are incredibly expensive.

Most people fall back on "rules of thumb" in order to plan for retirement, but 3 popular ones could actually be bad for your retirement health.

A victory in court rejects a challenge to the ACA's health care marketplaces.

Knowing what financial personality trait you have can help you minimize your self-talk and propel you into understanding and maximizing your investing strengths.

Although cash flow is the lifeline of a medical practice, most medical practices usually miss opportunities to improve their cash flow management.

Real examples of foolish investment and financial strategies physicians have tried and learned their lesson. Remember: if it's too good to be true, it probably is.

In a survey of physicians in 11 countries, the United States seems to be lagging behind when it comes to a number of areas in healthcare.

More than a few investors are scratching their heads over the Dow's performance so far in 2014. But even when the market is flat, companies with these same 10 qualities are good investments.

Although recent high-profile data breaches have been in the retail sector, healthcare and pharmaceutical companies have even worse cybersecurity practices.

Although the S&P 500 returned 11.1% annually over the last 30 years, the average investor only earned an average 3.7% annually. Why do we keep underperforming?

Despite pursuing aggressive care for their terminally ill patients, most physicians would choose to forgo such treatments at the end of their own lives.

A new app to help with a patient's medication adherence has introduced numerous features that may be beneficial, including a rewards system.

Before signing away control of your hard-earned money, it's your responsibility to find out as much as possible about any prospective financial advisors.

Finding the right accommodations while on vacation is not always easy. Even opulent, well-reviewed hotels have their own little quirks and oddities, Shirley Mueller, MD, finds.

Better healthcare price transparency for patients, physicians, employers, and policymakers, could reduce US healthcare spending by an estimated $100 billion over the next 10 years.

Physicians and other high-income professionals may spend 20 to 40 years accumulating money, but few give thought to unwinding investments during retirement.

Kennebunk, ME, has some unusual history. While its port was famous for ships that sailed to ports around the world, its river spawned the ice trade in the 1800s.

If you're already spending money on vacations and travel, then you might as well earn some rewards to offset the costs. These are the best travel rewards cards based on your spending and payment habits.

A third of Americans expect they will have to delay retirement because the cost of healthcare is higher under the Affordable Care Act.

Whether during retirement or working years, charitable efforts can provide a powerful sense of purpose and meaning to life. Here are 4 reasons why retirees should explore charitable giving.

What with today's business pressures, physicians need to maintain their own good health. Here are a few practical pointers for the benefit of those taking up jogging.

Some would call it nepotism; others might chalk it up to sound business practice. Regardless, the custom of physicians employing family members at their medical practices is fairly common.

The average physician and his or her spouse are assailed almost daily with appeals to give money to a myriad of seemingly worthy charitable causes.

As unpredictable as the markets are, there is always a long list of concerns investors keep their eyes on. This summer, these 4 risks could cause a significant market correction.