Practice Finance

A patient's death taught this young doctor a valuable lesson about controlled substances.

Real estate investment trusts offer attractive dividend yields and total returns in these dry times for stocks.

It's not what you make; it's what you keep. Here are three funds with great after-tax returns.

Attorneys duped a court in a secret deal to tap a deep pocket in a malpractice trial. Arizona judges weren't amused.

Even if you're happy with your financial planner, a change of address is a good time to re-evaluate the relationship.

Financial planners can help with many decisions, but you can handle certain others on your own.

Here's a review of the things you can do to extend tax breaks on pension and IRA accounts for your lifetime and your heirs.

Attracting new patients and retaining established ones takes planning and imagination. At least one of the ideas detailed here could be right for you.

Despite some tough challenges, the pharmaceutical industry still presents good investment opportunities.

Unless you choose your policy carefully, you could end up paying too much, or being left without coverage.

Our expert has seen his share of schemes over the years. Here's how you can protect yourself.

Doctors are often sitting ducks when it comes to brokerage fraud. Here's how to protect your hard-earned cash.

These physicians aren't ashamed to buy a used pair of jeans or live in a less-than-tony neighborhood. They're well on their way to financial security.

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.