SPOTLIGHT -
May 17th 2024
Analysts ponder value, transparency and the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act.
May 15th 2024
National figures influenced by housing and gasoline price hikes.
May 14th 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
May 13th 2024
AMA panel had proposal on May agenda; physician says a revised proposal likely will be submitted.
May 10th 2024
Ramping up efforts against anticompetitive practices in business.
Letters to the Editors
What a scribe can do for you
Doctors with aching fingers have found a good way to relieve their documentation woes. Will their idea work for you, too?
Familiar, comfortable, safe
How buying a house helped this physician make his patients feel at home in his practice.
Will your favorite tax breaks disappear?
It all depends on whether some of these controversial recommendations become law.
Disaster-proof your finances
Well before a storm or other catastrophe hits, make sure you've battened down your financial hatches.
Put your family first
As holiday preparations and your practice intrude on your time with loved ones, keep this doctor's words in mind.
Investments: Which papers to toss
Don't let them overwhelm you. We tell you which ones to file, and which ones to shred.
Own your office? What to consider
It's your workspace. Should it be part of your portfolio, too?
Today's market won't reward big risks
Investment Consult
Let's try monetary therapy
A doctor ponders how well a crisp green Rx would work to cure what ails his patients.
Patient safety: Will doctors trust the Feds?
A new law establishes a voluntary system for reporting medical errors. Critics applaud the effort but raise doubts that doctors will participate.
Investing: Indexes with a twist
Why buying enhanced ETFs may be one of the smartest moves an investor can make.
Considering a second home?
It could be a dream come true, or a nightmare. Here's what you should do to tip the scales in favor of the former.
Life Insurance: Term isn't always best
Yes, inexpensive term insurance is the answer for many doctors. But not for everyone.
9 tax scams to watch out for
These "strategies" can sound convincing, but they make money only for the crooks behind them.
Roth: A new 401(k) option
Starting in 2006, you'll be eligible for this great benefit, which lets earnings grow tax-free.
Dec. 31: The other tax deadline
Take advantage of these tips before year's end. You'll be glad you did come April 17.
Is your lawyer charging too much?
Use these tips to spot inflated legal bills.
The lowdown on credit scores
The impact your credit score has on your life can be tremendous. Here's what to do to make sure your score is as high as possible.
Malpractice: Refusing to settle could cost you
Your malpractice policy may give you that right, but you could pay a high price for invoking it.
Pumping up returns with oil and gas
The five holes in your will
You've got to have a will, but it won't cover all your estate planning needs.
4 ways to profit from real estate
You know about Wall Street, but there are plenty of other streets paved with potential gold.
Funds of the Month
Mid-caps
Technology Consult
Fire the transcriptionist—but keep on dictating.
5 golden rules of estate planning
Failing to plan correctly can become a plan for failure.
Mutual funds: How one pro picks winners
It's not just about media hype and past performance, this expert says. We asked him to share his insights.