Lifestyle

Typically, physicians who perform procedures are paid the highest and those managing chronic illnesses are at the bottom of the compensation list.

As physicians near retirement, they often wonder how they can turn the nest eggs they've accumulated into income for the rest of their lives. For some, annuities may be the answer.

As patients strive to become more cost conscious, estimates of out-of-pocket costs before treatment would likely increase patient payments and improve the billing process.

Companies that cater to our vices do quite well, as do investors who put their money on human nature and the difficulties of breaking bad habits.

Reverse mortgages have been advertised more and more during the recent run-up in home prices, but not every senior is a good candidate for one.

Master Limited Partnerships are distributing income of almost 7% per year to investors at a time when short-term bonds are paying close to zero, which makes them an enticing option for retirees.

For most Americans, summer is vacation time; however, little else can ruin a trip like getting sick. Often, this is as small as a runny nose and a cough, but sometimes the illnesses travelers pick up can be far more serious.

Focusing only on the number of people who have enrolled for insurance through the exchanges ignores indications that the ACA is failing in its primary mission.

Ever since the financial crisis of 2008, many people have openly doubted the viability of achieving the American dream. These 3 tips will help pre-retirees and retirees preserve their wealth.

Attitudes toward investments are very strongly correlated to how they are performing at the time. Gold was preferred in 2011 and real estate in 2002. So what do investors like best today?

Physicians have a much larger impact beyond simply providing care. In 2012, they contributed $1.6 trillion in economic activity and supported nearly 10 million jobs nationwide.

While many Americans came out of the recession feeling like they were in better control of their finances, one age group has definitely been the most affected by the financial crisis of 2008.

If you used relative strength rebalancing in your investment strategy, you could have added an additional 5.3% on to any returns over the last 20 years.

There is no doubt that a bear market is coming, and now is the time to make sure you are ready. Successful investing is more about managing risk-particularly, your own behavior-than anything else.

Americans-regardless of age, income, and education-have proven to be pretty awful at handling their personal finances. Given the choice between saving and spending a sudden windfall, they're more likely to spend the money.

Every time the top US tax rate increases by one percentage point, there is a more than 2% increase in US investors attempting to evade taxes by disguising themselves as foreign investors.

Visits to Kent, known as the "Garden of England," and Cumbria's Lake District are 2 options for those looking to venture outside of London.

It's too late for 2013's taxes, but there are things you can do to ensure that Uncle Sam doesn't take more than his legal share this year.

The country may only understand the most basic effect the Affordable Care Act will have on the lives of Americans as new studies find the law's reach will be more widespread than realized.

The costs for specialty drugs consume an increasing portion of overall healthcare spending, but a new report found possible savings by transitioning these medications from the medical to the pharmacy benefit.

The cost to implement ICD-10 were already estimated to be dramatically more expensive than initially thought. Now, with another one-year delay, practices will face more expenses.

The Affordable Care Act's reach may not be strictly limited to healthcare insurance, as a new study finds the healthcare law could alter costs for other liability insurance for the better.

Stock trades are now made on banks of faceless servers in less than heartbeat. So the markets have thus become even more equitable and fair, right? Enter the unfair advantage of high-frequency traders.

Whether you're thinking long-term for retirement or short-term for vacation, a little planning can go a long way when it comes to saving money.

Although physicians spend longer on their education and are held responsible for much more than most people, the government, hospital systems, and insurance companies don't consider physicians anything special.

Although the majority of Americans are concerned and stressed about their finances, a little discipline might be the road to future happiness.

In a move that many in healthcare have been dreading, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released data revealing just how many millions of dollars some physicians and their practices receive from Medicare.

When it comes to Google Glass, there are a wide range of opinions when it comes to the device's application in healthcare, although the community is split over whether the device is useful or destined to be forgotten.