Lifestyle

We like to talk about retirement planning as if it were a clear process with easily predicted outcomes. The truth is, millions of Americans find their expectations about when they will retire and how much money they will have were way off the mark.

A new service makes it easy to see how your 401(k) plan stacks up against others.

In the move towards value-based care, CMS has been trying out various payment models, one of which is bundled payments. This article explores the background and forms of the idea.

As biomedical and clinical entrepreneurship continues to go mainstream, where and how to train has become another factor in the minds of premeds, graduate students, residents, and fellows. Here are some things to consider.

New research from Facebook offers a window into the financial habits of millennials. The findings are a mixed bag.

Professional dissatisfaction among doctors is the major issue of our time. Left unaddressed, the issue has the potential to wreck the medical profession.

Spring and summer are prime times for boardwalk lovers. These three spots offer ocean breezes and their own special character.

To revolutionize the healthcare business model, we need to pay less attention to so-called Superstars of innovation, and instead focus on building a great bench.

As more Americans, and especially millennials, look to partner their financial decisions with social goals, more opportunities are being created for the emerging concept of socially responsible investing.

It's no surprise that Basel, home of pharmaceutical industry heavyweights, is also home to a wonderful pharmacy museum.

This article discusses 4 components of behavioral economics and how that is affecting physician personal finance as well as compensation.

Whenever the market goes down, you need to think of what that means to you in real dollars.

Starting on Dec. 15, the student loan repayment world became even more complex. In this first of a series on debt repayment, we outline current income-based repayment options.

In a relationship, it's important to find ways to grow your bond. When it comes to entrepreneurship, you ought to be focusing on reasons to ditch your idea.

A data breach can cost a healthcare provider more than $350 per affected record. Thus, healthcare organizations can't afford to ignore cyber security.

What makes German beer so good? The German Beer Purity Law, passed in 1516. The 500th anniversary of the law is a great time to visit Southwest Germany's breweries.

Will housecalls make a comeback via on-demand services like Uber? That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Five reasons physicians fail as leaders, and what’s behind the rise in the number of osteopaths?

Physicians are all too familiar with the physical toll cancer takes on patients. However, doctors must also be aware of the increasing financial toll that comes with the diagnosis.

Many are demanding that Congress cap CEO salaries, arguing chief executives' pay often outstrips their performance. Would such a model make sense in healthcare?

Here's a look at the five most popular stories on PMD for the week that ended Feb. 5.

Get a deal on a cruise voyage by taking advantage of current promotions. We’re in the heart of "wave season," typically January to March, when cruise lines attempt to lure passengers to book future voyages by dangling promotions and time-limited deals.

The low, low price of gasoline is good for your wallet. But is it good for your investments?

This article builds on the eight essentials of innovation, discussing the four components that need to be in place for successful implementation.

As bundled payments move forward, surgical outcomes are coming more and more into focus. But a nagging issue remains: How to keep score?

Saving and investing, whether for a rainy day, extra income, or retirement, is viewed by many people as a "nice to have" rather than a "need to have." Here's why that's the wrong way to think about it.

No matter how good your medical skills or bedside manner, all physicians will have to deal with some unhappy patients. What do you do when those unhappy patients take to the Internet?

Health data is exploding and threatens to overwhelm our ability to store, analyze, and use it. Still, major challenges remain.

New research shows people whose retirement savings are in 401(k) plans should be earning more than they did a few years ago.

A new film explores the life-saving work of the US Coast Guard. It turns out, the Coast Guard can trace its history back to a courageous physician.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, TripAdvisor has released its list of the "most romantic hotels" in the US.