SPOTLIGHT -
May 8th 2024
Budget Committee hearing has testimony from experts, including leader of a primary care practice.
May 6th 2024
Researchers say restrictions to reign in spending may not fly in Congress.
May 1st 2024
CEO Witty apologizes for effects of the massive cyberattack, but Senate Finance Committee chair says the company ‘let the country down.’
April 30th 2024
Five-year test starts in 2025 to promote innovative, proactive approaches to care.
April 29th 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
Technology Consult
Choking on spam? Here's help
Funds of the Month
Real Estate Funds
HIPAA Consult
Answers to your questions about... copying sensitive chart entries; sharing data with noncovered entities.
Investment Consult
Good research makes a good fund
Car insurance basics
Here's some perspectives on auto insurance premiums and ways to whittle them down.
If you're the executor
Settling an estate is usually a nettlesome task. We'll help you minimize the headaches.
Large-cap stocks
Dumb things I've said to patients
I thought I was saying the right things. Then I realized how pointless my timeworn words were.
Your home is a tax shelter, too
If you think all you can deduct are mortgage interest and property taxes, you may be missing some significant savings.
Memo from the Staff
A crisis too loud to ignore
Yes, you can retire early
To make sure your nest egg will be big enough by the time you need it, take these steps.
Looking for new investments? Think Old World
Put your portfolio on cruise control
No time to monitor your assets? You can minimize upkeep and still get top performance.
Emerging-market funds
The building blocks of diversified investing
Understanding what you should own will make you a better investor.
10 "truths" that aren't
Car accident? File a successful claim
Here's how to ensure you're compensated adequately.
Asset allocation funds
Smart bond moves when rates rise
With interest rates beginning to rise, bond prices could take a dive. So where should you put your fixed-income dollars?
Estate planning: Think about a Crummey trust
Here's a time-tested way to boost the money you leave to your heirs.
Time to rethink small-caps
How to pick the right guardian and executor
Carefully consider who will best fulfill your wishes should the worst occur.
Small-cap value
What about a malpractice surcharge
Some physicians, tired of shouldering the malpractice burden alone, are inviting patients to lend a hand.
Don't let a windfall blow away
10 simple rules for successful investing
You don't have to be a Wall Street whiz to build up wealth. The suggestions below could save you time, money, and migraines.
Estate planning: How to safely sidestep probate
Besides minimizing or eliminating probate costs, you'll find it easier to do right by your heirs, whatever the future holds.
Low-risk stock funds
Bet on an IPO? Be careful