SPOTLIGHT -
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.
April 23rd 2024
Researchers examine how much drug and device makers pay to doctors. The top 0.1% may get quite a bit.
April 22nd 2024
Investment Consult: Time to dial up telecom stocks?
The sector has been hammered, but for aggressive investors, it's chock full of bargains.
Tips from MDs turned investment pros
Physicians who now work as investment pros tell you how to make smarter money decisions.
Letters to the Editors
The trust evoked by a white coat, No one should be above the law, No peer review immunity from this federal law, Hiring a PA? Get the facts first
Financial Beat
Mutual Funds, Travel, Taxes, Kids, Fraud, Phones Autos, IRS, Off-Road Safety
ONLINE News Briefs
Mutual Funds, Autos
Investment Consult: How to profit in today's market
You might think of them as boring, but the old reliables--bonds and dividend-paying stocks--will steady your portfolio.
Stocks, Teens, Bonds, Retirement
Is a full-service brokerage for you?
Despite recent bad publicity, major brokerage houses still provide valuable assistance that discount and online brokers don't. Here's how the big players compare.
Retirement, Travel, Cell Phones, Autos, Stocks, Used Cars, Traffic, Investing, Real Estate
Did I help Bobby kill himself?
A patient's death taught this young doctor a valuable lesson about controlled substances.
Malpractice, Patient Safety, Phones, Mutual Funds
REITs: solid dividends and gains
Real estate investment trusts offer attractive dividend yields and total returns in these dry times for stocks.
The best measure of a mutual fund
It's not what you make; it's what you keep. Here are three funds with great after-tax returns.
How a secret malpractice deal unraveled
Attorneys duped a court in a secret deal to tap a deep pocket in a malpractice trial. Arizona judges weren't amused.
Your adviser's switching firms. Should you?
Even if you're happy with your financial planner, a change of address is a good time to re-evaluate the relationship.
Money Management
How to check an insurer's financial health, Choosing between CDs and Treasury notes, A way to avoid tax on disability benefits, Why some employees must take retirement plan payments, An education gift that keeps on giving
What's a hedge fund, anyway?
This once-taboo investment vehicle could help you make money in this dismal market--if you can afford the price of admission and stomach the risk.
ONLNE News Briefs
Insurance, Retirement
Financial planning: Do it yourself or get help?
Financial planners can help with many decisions, but you can handle certain others on your own.
Mutual Funds, Loans, Stocks, Internet, Cars, Debit Cards, Time Shares, Travel
How to limit Uncle Sam's share of retirement benefits
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.
Kids and money: Higher finance
Once kids hit 11 or 12, prepare them to leave the nest by giving them more money management responsibility.
Marketing: Lead patients to your door
Attracting new patients and retaining established ones takes planning and imagination. At least one of the ideas detailed here could be right for you.
Investment Consult: 3 bargain stocks to grab and hold
Despite some tough challenges, the pharmaceutical industry still presents good investment opportunities.
Is now the time to consider the military?
The fight against terrorism has spurred many to personal action. Although there are plenty of benefits to joining the Reserves, there are frustrations, too. If you're interested, you need the full picture.
Life insurance: What kind? How much?
Unless you choose your policy carefully, you could end up paying too much, or being left without coverage.
Postage, Retirement, Philanthropy, College, Real Estate, Stocks, Trading