Practice Finance

Recent rules created two new ways to do that—but two older approaches are threatened. Here's an update on life in the fast-saving lane.

Here are six qualities that can help your portfolio soar.

Of 17 stock funds we recommended a year ago, 13 beat the S&P 500?six by more than double.

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.

Foreign stock markets can deliver hot returns while also reducing your portfolio&s risk. Here&s how to take advantage of them.

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.

You can still reap big savings if you act before time runs out. This guide highlights 17 money-saving opportunities.

Raising a family costs plenty, but these tax tips may lessen the price.

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.

With the stock market so volatile and interest rates poised to fall, bonds are looking better than they have for quite some time.

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.

Most doctors have children?and no end of frustration and joy raising them.

Your Nest Egg, Mutual Funds, Air Travel, Taxes

Some would live out their wildest fantasies, but many would give it away to their families or to charity.

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

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.

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.

Confused about what&s happening in the markets? Our columnist gives you the straight scoop.

Precious little, probably. Read this, and you might prevent them from sinking into debt.

While some experts think the yellow metal is ripe for a turnaround, most warn against heeding the siren song of "Goldfinger."

Hospitals, Physician Retirement, Medical Practice, Medical Marijuana, Electronic Prescribing, Report Cards, Did You Know...

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.

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

Plenty of bargains are out there, but some things have to happen before investors can cash in.

Cyber-sleuthing is the newest way to expose phone claims.

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.