SPOTLIGHT -
July 26th 2024
Open meeting to be held online Aug. 1; independent pharmacies, PBM trade group offer responses to federal reviews.
July 25th 2024
‘Chevron deference’ in legal interpretation falls in ruling expected to have far-reaching consequences across health care, other areas of governance.
July 23rd 2024
Three largest pharmacy benefit manager executives testify in House Oversight Committee.
July 22nd 2024
ACO advocates outline steps for CMS to communicate and change rules regarding patient engagement.
July 19th 2024
Feds’ request for information now lasting into September.
Our '99 fund picks: WOW!
Of 17 stock funds we recommended a year ago, 13 beat the S&P 500?six by more than double.
Smart places to stash your cash
Don&t let your dollars idle in a checking or savings account. After taxes, you&ll barely keep pace with inflation. Try these strategies, instead.
Wise ways to invest abroad
Foreign stock markets can deliver hot returns while also reducing your portfolio&s risk. Here&s how to take advantage of them.
One doctor, three very different financial plans
We asked three advisers to create plans that would enable a young physician to achieve her goals; pay off education debt, build a college fund for her daughter--and retire by 45.
Cut this year's taxes--it's not too late
You can still reap big savings if you act before time runs out. This guide highlights 17 money-saving opportunities.
Let your kids save you money, for a change
Raising a family costs plenty, but these tax tips may lessen the price.
Your 2001 Financial Guide: Different landscape, same challenge
The world has changed in the 27 years since our first annual Financial Guide--but our mission remains constant: to help you save and invest wisely and profitably.
Where bonds are headed--and why you need to go there
With the stock market so volatile and interest rates poised to fall, bonds are looking better than they have for quite some time.
Election 2000: Will doctors desert the GOP?
Republican foot-dragging on HMO reform and collective negotiation has led physicians to rethink their party ties. The upcoming election may prove the real test.
Parenting: The hardest, happiest job of all
Most doctors have children?and no end of frustration and joy raising them.
Financial Beat
Your Nest Egg, Mutual Funds, Air Travel, Taxes
What would you do with an extra $100,000?
Some would live out their wildest fantasies, but many would give it away to their families or to charity.
Will your trusts keep your heirs poor—and fighting?
A trust that provides for income plus growth can turn a lose-lose situation into a win-win for all.
Letters to the Editors
Autos, Stocks, Plastic, Retirement
Are limited partnerships worth another try?
Now that the LP disaster of the '80s is a distant memory, there are signs of revival. For real estate investors, though, REITS may be better.
A big new break for pension plans. But act fast
You have until Oct. 1 to sail your practice's 401(k) into a regulatory "safe harbor" for 2000. For 2001, the deadline is Dec. 1.
Investment Consult: Common questions and commonsense answers for uncertain times
Confused about what&s happening in the markets? Our columnist gives you the straight scoop.
How much do your kids know about credit?
Precious little, probably. Read this, and you might prevent them from sinking into debt.
Time to invest in gold?
While some experts think the yellow metal is ripe for a turnaround, most warn against heeding the siren song of "Goldfinger."
Practice Beat
Hospitals, Physician Retirement, Medical Practice, Medical Marijuana, Electronic Prescribing, Report Cards, Did You Know...
Oops! Doctors' worst financial blunders
These doctors' mistakes prove that exam-room smarts don't guarantee financial savvy. To avoid similar pitfalls, consider what others have learned the hard way.
The 150 best financial advisers for doctors
Creating a stash for a comfortable future is a lot easier when experts point the way. These pros can help you.
Credit Cards, E-Commerce, Mutual Funds, Retirement, Stocks
Investment Consult: Value stocks will rise again. Be ready!
Plenty of bargains are out there, but some things have to happen before investors can cash in.
Malpractice Fakery: How high-tech private eyes catch malingering plaintiffs
Cyber-sleuthing is the newest way to expose phone claims.
Will that IPO soar to the moon--or fizzle back to earth?
Thanks to the Internet, more investors are getting a crack at rip-roaring initial public offerings of stock. Seemingly overnight, you can get rich--or poor.
The Internet; Mutual Funds; Travel Tidbits; Gadgets; Giving; Cars; Real Estate.
Disabled by my illness and my insurer
Trained to put patients to sleep, this doctor kept falling asleep himself. The irony thickened when he tried to claim disability benefits.
Bolster your portfolio with US regional funds?
Some boast eye-opening returns, and proponents claim the fund managers can spot winning companies before the crowd catches on. But consider the drawbacks before investing.