SPOTLIGHT -
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.
April 24th 2024
Health care was an influence in FTC decision, but effects for nonprofits are up in the air.
The ruling is going to be difficult to interpret and enforce.
The top news stories in medicine today.
Grading your financial adviser
Are you getting your money's worth from your adviser?
Retire early? These docs did--and came back
Four doctors who quit medicine tell us why they "unretired," and how they feel about being back in practice. Plus, some tips from the experts to help you handle your own transitions.
Financial Problem Solved! "College costs are $70,000 a year"
Student loans are just one of several options you should consider.
Letters to the Editors
Where have all the doctors gone? The trouble with prescription benefits; Loaning mortgage money? Think twice; On getting lawyers to pay
Make the most of pension law changes
Recent changes make it important to review your retirement plan now--or start one if you don't already have one. Here are the key questions to ask.
If you get a cold call from a broker
Not all investment pitches from strangers are scams, but you'd best be alert.
Interest-only mortgage? Think hard
An interest-only loan lets you qualify for a bigger house and bigger tax deductions. But there are pitfalls.
Will you outlive your nest egg?
Not if you save diligently now and follow these investment and withdrawal strategies when you retire.
Financial Problem Solved! "Being a landlord sounds good"
Be aware of the potential expenses, time, and effort involved in being a landlord.
Financial problem solved! "I'll have huge capital gains taxes!"
"I'll have huge capital gains taxes!"
Investment Consult: The lessons I've learned
During my years on Wall Street, I've learned many lessons about investing and financial planning. Here are the most critical ones.
Top tips from top financial advisers
These experts have saved physicians money and aggravation. Their wisdom might help you, too.
Investment Derby: Can three pros pick winners?
Can anyone do well in the stock market today? These experts think they can.
Financial problem solved! "I need another retirement vehicle"
What's good and bad about tax-deferred annuities
How do your staff salaries stack up?
Some staffers are worth their weight in gold. Here's what one survey says they're worth in dollars and cents.
Telling it like it really is; The benefits of paying off your mortgage; Support our troops; Why I turn away Medicare patients
My do-it-myself mutual fund
The author's smart solution to her problem could benefit even experienced investors.
How much is my medical practice worth?
Here's how to value your practice and close a deal, even in a market that isn't what it once was.
Picking a mutual fund
Consider loads, expenses, and past performance.
It's not just about money; Does the uniform make the doctor? Are you your patient?s keeper?
Malpractice: Is going bare the only option?
For a sizable number of Florida physicians, the answer is Yes. See how they're coping.
Financial Problem Solved!
"I'll never be able to retire!"
Is the locum lifestyle right for you?
Whether you're just starting out or looking to semiretire, temporary practice opportunities may be just the ticket.
Investment Consult: Making bonds pay off
Making bonds pay off
Know your mutual funds
A simple guide to popular fund choices.
What to keep in a safe deposit box
It's important to know which papers belong in one--and which papers do not.
Answers to your tax questions. . . About education and retirement
About education and retirement
Investment Insider: Martin Weiss on the future of Wall Street
Meaningful reform may come slowly, this controversial investor advocate says, and that doesn't bode well for stocks.
Financial Problem Solved! "I'm leery about mutual funds"
Or are individual stocks too risky?