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Nervous Investors Await Jobless ReportFriday's unemployment numbers are being watched closely by investors and unless surprising strength in the labor market emerges, it could bring the stock market back from September's heady run. Pressure has become broad-based, such that all 10 major sectors in the broader market are now in the red.
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5 Careful Ways to Win with OptionsThe real advantage with options is the opportunity to make money if a stock goes up, down and, depending on your strategy, even sideways.
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Four Tax Tips for Your Portfolio and Your PracticeBetween income, capital gains, Medicare, self-employment and other taxes, physicians spend up to 50 percent of their working hours laboring for the IRS and the state. Here are four tax-savings strategies that may help ease the burden.
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6 Ways to Save on College by Going Against the HerdBuying a college education is a lot like buying a car. If only one model and color will make you happy, you have no bargaining power. If you are willing to consider any vehicle that can take you where you want to go, there are many opportunities to save money.
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Financial Rewards for Medication AdherenceA new app to help with a patient's medication adherence has introduced numerous features that may be beneficial, including a rewards system.
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Real Estate: Buy, Sell or Hold?Some economists say the housing market isn't just diving off a 10-ft. board into a swimming pool, it may be about to plunge off a 100-ft. cliff into the ocean. Another wave of foreclosures looms, which could further drag down home values. So should you sell now, or wait to buy? Hold on.
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Defensive Buying - Your Key to Selecting the Best Medical SoftwareIn an ideal world informed consumers would insist on software that is easy to understand and easy to use. Unfortunately becoming a fully informed consumer is a lengthy and difficult process.
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Popularity of Outpatient Surgery Centers Leads to Questions About SafetyThe number of ambulatory surgery centers or ASCs - which perform procedures such as colonoscopies, cataract removal, joint repairs and spinal injections on patients who don't require an overnight stay in a hospital - has increased dramatically in the past decade, for reasons both clinical and financial.
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Are REITs Right?With the commercial real estate market in tatters, should equity investors be buying real estate investment trusts, or REITs, in anticipation of a coming recovery?
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9 Reasons Physicians Underperform without an AdvisorThese traits are common behavioral characteristics that work against your investment returns, usually because you are too emotionally involved in the decision-making process.
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Earth Day Bonanza: The Economics of an Eco-friendly Practice - Part IIPart I focused on the need for creating a green health center. Part II advocates for global health initiatives by promoting a healthy environment and practicing medicine sustainability.
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DOMA Ruling Saves the Day For Just SomeThe Supreme Court ruling on DOMA results in the recognition of some same-sex couples as being married on the state and federal levels. However, couples in states that haven't legalized same-sex marriage need to know what they still aren't entitled to.
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The Monumental Health Care REIT TrendDon't let America's aging population get you down; take advantage of the population's changing demographics with this health care REIT that's all set to take off (and return great dividends).
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Tax Planning Is More Complicated, and Necessary, Then EverMedical practices are looking for ways remain profitable in these uncertain times. Tax planning now can be a critical tool to help physicians weather the storm and meet their financial goals. Here are some things to consider.
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More Popular Than EverAlmost two decades since ETFs were first introduced in the U.S. and they are more popular than ever. With tax advantages, diversification potential but more error, is this vehicle right for you?
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Why Physicians May Not Protect Patients in the HospitalIn years past, you could count on your independent physician to look out for you both inside and outside the hospital. Times change and, today, things are quite different.
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Property Will Become a Bigger Pensions PlayPension money is not necessarily smart. Far from it. But the flows of money controlled by retirement funds are so huge that it behoves everyone else to take notice. And that implies that, for the foreseeable future, all investors should be paying attention to asset classes like real estate and infrastructure.
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7 Most Profitable Sin Stocks of 2014: Part IIThe business of catering to vices is doing well and the portfolios of people invested in tobacco, gaming, and alcohol stocks are benefiting.
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Why We CollectYou may not even realize it, but physicians make up a large part of the collector community. Why is that? One reason is the sense of passion it brings that helps balance life outside of the clinic.
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Leverage Your Assets to Increase Your EarningsLeverage is a method by which you can do more with less. Less effort. Less money. Less time. If you are looking for a shortcut to financial success, leverage is the closest thing to it.
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What Financial Reform Legislation will Mean for YouDemocrats want to push ahead now. Republicans want to wait until a firm bipartisan agreement is in place. Both want financial reform legislation passed. Once they quit wrangling over details and approve it, this is what it will mean for you.
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Ben Graham's Get-Rich Investing Secret, More Valuable Than EverEveryone has their own system for investing that they swear by, but they all have their own deep flaws. Here's a list of pros and cons of some of the most popular investing systems.
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How Long Should You Keep Tax Documentation?Following Florida's statute of limitations is a good rule of thumb for saving all records, though some accountants prefer six to ten years of substantiation. If you want to bequeath property as a gift, however, that's another story.
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Tax Planning Tips to Achieve Maximum Tax SavingsWhile planning to reduce your taxable income is important, it is equally imperative that you take advantage of the multitude of federal and state tax credits that are available.
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Four Tax-Saving Ideas You Can, and Should, Do NowAs a physician, your income likely puts you in the top marginal federal income tax bracket. There are four ways to potentially save taxes, and you should look into them now.
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6 Steps to Reduce Taxes on InvestmentsIndividuals in the highest income tax brackets may discover unpleasant surprises this year when they learn of their investment tax liability.
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The Pitfalls of Focusing Too Much on DividendsDividends can be a good way to get investment income, but many investors focus on this so much that they reduce their potential total portfolio gains.
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Health Care Delivery Model Designed by CMS Improves Outcomes, Doesn't Reduce SpendingWhile CMS and other payers use alternative payment models rewarding quality and value, CPC provides important lessons about supporting practices in transforming care.
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End of Year 401(k) Tips for Private Practice OwnersMaking sure your personal, and employee's, 401(k) is the best it can be should be a priority as you head into the new year. Using this guide, you might be able to find ways to make your plan better.
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Hey, Physicians -- Is it Time to Write Your Book?Have you noticed how many people are writing books lately? Maybe some colleagues and competitors in your field have recently become published authors. Do you wonder if becoming a published author is for you?
