SPOTLIGHT -
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.
April 25th 2024
A hands-on approach may be better for physicians to manage claims.
UnitedHealth updates situation on ransomware hack that has disrupted medical and pharmacy processes across the nation.
Investment Consult
Don't abandon mutual funds
Buying bonds? Avoid these 5 traps
The proper role of bonds in your portfolio can be confusing; these experts point out the problem areas.
Answers to your tax questions about...
Investment income and loss
Financial Problem Solved!
"How can my dad qualify for Medicaid?"
Get the most from this year's tax breaks
You can reduce the amount you owe, if you know where to look. Here's help.
Don't miss these hidden deductions
You may be entitled to more tax write-offs than you thought.
Business expenses
Watch out for the AMT
The alternative minimum tax makes mincemeat of your deductions--and it's nabbing more and more professionals.
Go forward on a reverse mortgage?
These controversial loans will pay you to stay in your home. But the perks come at a high price.
What about annuities?
Answers to your tax questions...
About personal deductions
"Should I convert to a Roth IRA?"
Investment Roundtable: Where to put your money now
Four market experts tell whether you should expect happy days for stocks, and how to invest your money.
Does your estate plan still work?
Timely improvements in your plan can boost future benefits for you and your family. It's time to do a review.
Memo from the Editor
More expert help
Adjusting gross income
Financial Problem Solved! "Should I sell my rental condo?"
The deciding factor should be the expected internal rate of return of your investment.
HIPAA and Homeland Security: Can they coexist?
Medical privacy protections, so stringently enforced under HIPAA, are being eroded, critics charge. And the culprit is the government itself.
Do these doctors give medicine a black eye?
With billions of dollars at stake in the fen-phen case, a judge raises questions about legal and medical ethics.
Investment Consult: Time to look overseas
The global economy is improving, our expert says. Here's how to get in on the action.
Invest in a surgicenter?
You can make a solid profit, but be careful about anti-kickback and self-referral rules.
Don't let a soft economy slow your practice
High unemployment in your locale can put holes in your schedule. Here's how to cope.
Financial Problem Solved: "Do we need separate checkbooks?"
Second marriages create unique circumstances. Maintaining separate checking accounts is perfectly acceptable.
Investment Consult: Whether a hedge fund is right for you
These mysterious vehicles can yield nice profits for wealthy investors.
D-I-V-O-R-C-E needn't spell financial ruin
Planning for a split-up could mean the difference between poverty and solvency. Here's what to do.
Do you know enough about your parents' finances?
For their sake as well as yours, you need to find out how prepared they are for a health crisis.
The "dead cat bounce" and other financial jargon
We explain some uncommon--and occasionally graphic--investment terms.
Exclusive survey: Practice expenses
Our Continuing Survey lets you take a closer look at the costs of doing business, from automobiles to utilities.
Financial Problem Solved! "Should I cash in my life insurance?"
There are better ways to make use of the money in the policy.