Practice Finance

You're bus,y and finding a good accountant might seem like something that you can put off until tomorrow. Here's why it's worth your time.

Lower reimbursements and maintaining a healthy balance between their work and personal lives are the top challenges facing primary care physicians (PCPs) today, according to a recent survey.

Are you looking into saving for your children's college education? Here's why you should look into your state's 529 plan.

As a doctor, you will get many offers for financial advice. See what you should know before deciding on an adviser.

The word inheritance can mean many things to different people. Find out how you can ensure that your inheritance is well-used.

These three principles may help you put in place a tax minimization plan.

Asking the right questions about portfolio fundamentals could help you retire 3 years earlier.

It might be wise to have a plan to accelerate taxable income as well as one to defer income, given today's tax uncertainties.

Consolidation, cooperation, and planning for the worst are three strategies to consider implementing in light of economic uncertainties facing physicians.

Physicians' annual income growth has failed to keep pace with pay increases enjoyed by other health professionals, such as pharmacists and dentists, over the last quarter-century.

As a doctor, you can see the hardships that can occur if you don't properly save for long-term care. Learn some strategies for preparing for long-term care.

If you're working at a position that will last for less than a year, you may be able to deduct your commuting expenses. Find out the ins and outs of this deduction.

Here's some additional information to help you keep your finances healthy.

Are you considering a contract that will hold you liable for retroactive claim denials? Here's why you might want to reconsider signing.

The tax code will soon be changing once again. Here's what you need to know.

A question about who covers malpractice tail premiums illustrates why it's important to review all contracts.

Personal finance planning isn't one size fits all, but there are common mistakes. Find out the solutions to these problems.

Getting your finances in order can be difficult when free time is hard to come by. See what online tools are out there to help get your finances in order.

Nearly $300 million in federal dollars has been earmarked to help boost primary care access in underserved areas.

Are you working long hours just to make ends meet? See what you can do to increase your productivity.

Quality of life ranked at the top of recent list of reasons forspecialty choice among physicians, but income factors were the other top two factors.

Wondering whether you can withdraw funds from an IRA penalty-free? Find out how to decide.

Medical Economics 84th annual Exclusive Physician Earnings Survey indicates that earnings continue to be flat.

Physicians-particularly younger women-are placing more importance on one specific factor more than previous generations when deciding on a job location. Discover what it is.

After the collapse of the housing bubble, you might think that real estate is still a risky investment. Learn why you might want to reconsider that assessment.