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Financial health isn't just about crunching numbers. It's also about personal vigilance and facing sometimes difficult truths. Watch out for these self-deceptions.

After a shaky start to 2016, some fear we're at the beginning of another recession. If we are, its origins will be in China.

An American doctor tried splitting her time between the US and her dream city of Paris. When that got too grueling, she decided to leverage emerging telemedicine technology to craft the perfect work/life balance.

The mega-shift toward more physicians becoming employees is creating the potential for a major problem down the road. If medical schools are training residents to be employees, how will they manage if they have to go into private practice?

When military medics leave the armed forces, they bring with them above-average knowledge of trauma care and acute medical career. Yet without traditional medical credentials, they often face hurdles continuing their careers in the civilian world.

A new report shows primary care doctors are finally seeing their pay spike. The report also contains the latest salary figures for other specialties.

Chipotle, the once-soaring Mexican food chain, has fallen on hard times due to a handful of contamination claims. The saga offers a number of lessons for those who work in the high-risk field of medicine.

It's not uncommon to feel a pang of anxiety when you board a plane or when the aircraft takes off. What's causing the anxiety? A new survey offers some answers.

With gun violence all over the headlines and gun control a leading point of political contention, MD Magazine asked physicians for their views on gun control, and the physician's role in curbing gun violence.

If you’re anywhere near age 50 or over and you’re behind in your retirement savings, you need to get serious about saving for retirement now. Consider this your wakeup call.

The rapid changes in tech and healthcare – and the plethora of new terms and gizmos that are accompanying it – are enough to make anyone dizzy.

A new year provides a fresh start for your financial planning. Follow these tips to ensure you don't mess it up.

Which states are the most popular for people moving to a new state, and which states are more Americans trying to leave? The answers were revealed in a new survey.

A number of high-profile drugs will become subject to generic competition in 2016. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also on the list: US physicians consider unions while unionized British doctors go on strike.

When practices need new medical equipment, they face not only the choice of which product to buy, but also the question of how to pay for it. Here's a step-by-step guide to making purchases that make financial sense.

Skiing is great, but zooming down a hill isn't the best way to take in breathtaking winter landscapes. That's why snowshoeing is such a rewarding activity.

The tech industry has been integrating itself into cars, clothing, and homes. It's coming for healthcare next.

Here's a look at the five most popular stories on Physician's Money Digest for the week that ended Jan. 8.

As the new year rolls around, it's a good time to take stock of your finances and set a plan for the coming months. Use this guide to help you keep track of key dates in your financial year.

Our concept of “luck†is really a catch-all term for a wide realm of happenings that are much more within our control than we sometimes admit.

If you're stuck in freezing weather and pining for summer, a winter vacation to a warm-weather hub might be a perfect solution. Check out these cities for the lowest-cost winter travel.

In an age of co-working spaces and digital everything, it can be easy to forget the business benefits that come with a free library card.

Many of the principles of sound finance don't change over time. In this column, we look at five earlier articles that still have a lot to say about today's economic situation.

Disability insurance is a critical part of any physician’s financial planning, but the process of choosing a policy can be vexing.

The roles of just about every healthcare worker have changed in recent years. Is it time to change the terms we use to identify these roles?

A new federal program aims to utilize healthcare providers to help link more people in need with social services.

Money can be a blessing or a curse in your relationships. These four action items will help you ensure your finances are a positive force in your family.

Digital health faces unique challenges since the consequences of software failure are so much more severe.