Oh no - you were so busy that you never got around to filing your taxes. You either have until the end of Tax Day to file for an extension or can simply file late. However, beware if you owe the government money - you might be subject to penalties and fees.
If investing in small cap stocks was easy, then everyone would be rich. The fact is small caps carry a lot of inherent risks. But here is a way to get into these exciting stocks while limiting your risks on the back end.
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.
As the stock market is hitting new records and real estate is on the rise, so is the physician turnover rate. As the shortage in primary care grows and demand increases, the name of the game is retention.
Patient groups are hailing a new era of transparency in drug development and clinical trials, but drug companies fear that the publication of so much trial data could damage their business models.
As social media becomes increasingly important for businesses, like medical practices, to connect with consumers and reach new ones, new guidelines for how physicians should and should not use social media have come out.
Right now, the Kremlin is struggling, so why in the world would anyone in their right mind invest in Russia right now? It's dirt cheap and presents a great value opportunity.
The list of top 10 states that spend the most on health care per capita are overwhelmingly located in the Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic. However, it might be paying off as those with the highest spending have lower obesity rates.
Elder financial abuse is all around us and is increasing, as horrible as that may sound, but we need to be aware of it and ready to take responsible action if we see it.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a flawed attempt at health care reform that will make it harder for physicians to maintain independent private practices and incentivize doctors to become hospital and health system employees, leading to a decline in physician productivity and reduced access to care for millions of Americans.
The state of health care has been a topic of scrutiny and debate for years, especially since the U.S. spends so much on health care. A new infographic shows just how much worse the U.S. is doing compared to peer countries.
After working as a physician in New Orleans in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath, pathologist Greg Henderson, MD, became determined to aid those around the world who don't have access to diagnostic care and created technology that allows him to do so from his laptop.
Just because your brother-in-law isn't giving you hot Treasury tips, don't think we're not in a bond bubble. We are. Prices will go lower. If you're in a bond fund or ETF, get out while the gettin's good.
Life is nothing if not full of uncertainty and being prepared for life's curveballs is even more important during retirement. Here are five retirement shocks to prepare for (just in case).
When pursuing health insurance, it is imperative that same-sex couples are well-educated in the differences between how federal and state governments view their marriage and the challenges they can face even in states that legalized same-sex marriage.
The increasing number of reviews, ratings and patient satisfaction scores available to consumers will impact a hospital's bottom line, as better patient engagement means reduced costs.
Suddenly airline stocks are hot after decades of being in the dog house. But are they really that great? Or is the group just working off of very low expectations?
Setu Mazumdar, MD, likens the situation in Cyprus to what physicians in the U.s. face, particularly emergency physicians who are forced to see patients without being paid for their services.
Women are less confident than men regarding their retirement-fitting since nearly half of women have no retirement strategy.
Six hours north of Athens, travelers are transported back seven centuries and find themselves in Meteora's stone forest, amidst monasteries almost suspended in space and time, perched high upon the rocks.
Do you know the different between an LLC and a PLLC? Or whether a PLLC or a professional corporation offers more tax flexibility and asset protection?
Market returns do not always "make sense." Instead of attempting to time the market, investment decisions should be determined by the projected time horizon of the need of the funds, along with individual risk tolerance and objectives.
Programs and initiatives created as a result of the passage of the Affordable Care Act and the inherent need for clinical integration has made for unlikely bedfellows in the health care community.
Medical errors happen for a variety of reasons, but to better promote safety, the AARP compiled a list of the nation's safest hospitals and steps they've taken to protect the health of their patients.
Scary new reports are revealing a high ratio of insider selling, which should make investors concerned. However, there are a number of reasons for insider selling, and they don't always mean the company is in trouble.
In today's challenging economy, many physicians have sought out means for generating additional revenue. Rather than look outside their practice to add on ancillary services, some are able to look inward to expand upon what they already offer.
Higher payroll taxes enacted at the beginning of the year are hurting taxpayers enough that the majority will be using any refunds they receive this year for day-to-day expenses.
Doctors likely remember to "pay it forward," while investors can keep in mind that "The world always seems to ascribe financial success to superior intelligence." You never know what famous quote will lead to a personal/financial advantage.
As many private practices found, health care is not recession proof. In addition to various factors causing their cash flow to decrease, it can be difficult to find bank loans, so some practices might need to look for alternative sources of funding.
Experiencing significant personal financial losses and hardship during the recession has benefited investors, who have created positive and permanent behaviors in the last five years.
