Practice Finance

By virtue of their deep pockets and global reach, these blue chips should do very well as the economy rebounds.

Be careful which investment group you choose; some fall short.

The experts told him solo practice was undoable. But this young internist proved them wrong.

It's no accident that certain stocks perform consistently well. Here's what they have in common.

Answers to your tax questions . . . On special situations

Taxes, Stocks, Traffic Safety, Real Estate, Retirement, Investors, Fraud

For physicians, adding coverage is tougher than ever. But here are some ways to do it.

Answers to your tax questions . . .On retirement plans and IRAs

You'd better believe it--or be prepared to serve prison time, pay stiff fines, and be expelled from Medicare, as in this Florida case.

A wartime bear market is a wake-up call to actively manage this retirement plan--and stick to long-range investment goals.

By taking advantage of today&s lower interest rates and watching your pennies, you can reduce the amount you owe more quickly.

Great opportunities exist, but be choosy.

Spending more time managing investments than enjoying their gains? Take these steps now to clear out the clutter.

The wisdom of these experts can help you make smart moves and avoid mistakes.

Consultations are traditional in medicine, because doctors aren't omnicient. So why assume your lawyer is?

You can have the house you&ve always wanted, but it will take planning, a talented architect, and an eye for detail.

Instead of handing over a lump sum, many companies now settle claims with a checkbook.

Doctors who bought coverage a few decades ago, when insurers made extravagant promises, may find obstacles when they try to collect. Protect yourself against these stalling tactics.

Fed Chairman Greenspan may have handed you a golden opportunity to save. First, though, grab your calculator.

Turbulence spelled losses for many physicians last year, but more than half of the ones we recently surveyed broke even or came out ahead. Here&s what our readers are doing right?and wrong?with their portfolios.

Test your knowledge of basic financial and investing topics with these 20 questions.

Physicians have been losing ground, our findings show, but the right moves can speed recovery.

Greg and Sheri Rocco, both doctors, both 30, aren't making much fiscal headway. Still, they yearn to wipe their slate clean, have children—and retire at 60. Financial planners show them how.

New regulations allow slower withdrawals, meaning more tax-deferred gains and less risk of depleting your assets. Inheritance rules have eased, too.

These two Thomas Edisons of medicine have succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. They&ve got some advice for other dreamers.

Larry I Wolk, MD: Keeping kids who need care from falling through the cracks

Nearing the end of his career, he wasn&t ready to sing the retirement blues. Instead, he's singing for real.

Here are five painless ways to free up dollars to sock away, whatever your budget.

Plug in your parameters and--presto!--you get a list that meets your specific investment criteria.

The holes may be obscured by fine print. Here's a summary of what to look for in several types of coverage.