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Managing Financial BehaviorOne of the biggest challenges physicians face is adjusting their financial behavior (and often that of their spouses), so that they develop habits of wealth.
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Surgery Simulation App Sets High StandardSurgical simulation is becoming an increasingly important educational tool and performance metric in the training of orthopedic surgeons. Understanding and visualizing a surgical procedure before executing it in practice is crucial to surgical training success.
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Best North American Ski DestinationsSki season is upon us! Here are the best ski destinations in North America and the best hotels to pass your time.
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Self-Employed Can Still Cut 2014 Taxes with a Retirement PlanIf you haven't filed your 2014 return, you can get a deduction for retirement plan contributions until October.
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Discount Websites a Bad Deal for DoctorsDiscount, coupon and other "deal" websites such as Groupon and Living Social have attracted tremendous interest among health care providers, but they should exercise extreme caution before entering into any agreements.
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Investor Expectations this Earnings SeasonStocks often trend depending upon the psyche of investors, not always on hard fundamental data. However, there are four times a year when companies report their earnings and the objective overtakes the subjective.
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6 Signs Indicating You Are Headed for a Financial CollisionBeing aware of the warning signs of trouble may help you avoid it; so here are six indicators that you may be on your way to financial ruin.
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9 Tips for a Successful Mobile Text Marketing Campaign for Your Medical PracticeKeeping your patients informed on what your practice offers is crucial. One of the best ways to keep them in the loop is through the most basic way of communication today, texts.
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Hurricane Giving: Get The Most Bang For Your Charitable BuckLook for charities that are efficient, effective and innovative. Use tax-smart strategy and stay clear of crowdfunding scams.
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Financial Illiteracy Is the Reason Most Americans Fail FinanciallyMillions of people go through life without understanding money and finances. They try to make ends meet, pay their bills, fill their families' needs, buy homes and cars, save and invest even though they have little or no knowledge about what they're doing.
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4 Tips to Help Keep Work at WorkThe main cause of stress for many people is their workload, and physicians are no stranger to this. An overburdening workload can not only help to ruin your productivity at work but also negatively impact your home life. In order to work towards a proper balance of the two it's best to try and keep work at work. Here’s 4 tips to do just that.
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Investment Risks Worth TakingOne of the most important aspects of a wealth manager's role is understanding what matters most to a client. This discovery process uncovers such vital information as a client's values, familial relationships, retirement goals and also, his or her tolerance for risk. For many individuals this latter aspect of risk relating to investments is tricky.
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Revised View Enhances Provenge OS DataA further analysis of clinical trial data for sipuleucel-T (Provenge) suggests that it may have delivered a greater overall survival benefit than previously described.
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Cook Islands Trusts: Prudent Planning or Tool for Scoundrels?Cook Islands Trusts are a popular offshore haven for those with high liability risks, like physicians, to shield their wealth. However, complaints are growing that corrupt politicians and lawbreakers also favor these trusts.
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Virtual Safe Deposit Boxes Can Assure Orderly Wealth TransferExecutors' jobs can be made easier through the use of virtual safe deposit boxes. These web-accessible storage "vaults" preserve and protect digitized estate-related documents for a monthly fee, enabling all parties to access them conveniently at the discretion of the holder.
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How the Election Will (or Will Not) Impact Your PortfolioWith the election just days away, there are many questions to be answered. One being – will the outcome of the election, or the election itself, will have an influence on stock market performance and their portfolio?
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Investment Alternatives to Reduce Portfolio RiskWith the markets continuing to be volatile and the country plagued by a variety of economic woes, it's crucial to adjust your investment behavior.
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How Doctor-grading Websites Can Impact Your PracticeHow would you handle negative comments left anonymously on an online physician-grading website?
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"Social Media in Clinical Practice" Book ReviewWhile most of the book takes an introductory approach to using and setting up social media, the strongest point is the evidence-based approach supplying statistics and case studies.
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Does Blogging, Social Media Use Raise Your Risk for Malpractice Suits?How are medical liability laws applied to websites, tweets, blog posts or emails? It would be helpful if there was case law to guide us, but at present there is little or none. In lieu of that, here are some safeguards when communicating online.
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What Rate of Return Should I Expect?While it doesn't have a sexy name like "Portable Alpha" or "Synthetic Hedge Fund," the "investment" turtle wins the serious money race every time.
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Device Tax Foes Seize Opportunity in Budget ImpasseBipartisan support exists for a repeal of the medical device tax, but only if it doesn't impede implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
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Study Finds Twitter Is Used to Spread Health Misinformation - Part IIThis isn't the first time that Twitter has been in the news due to its ability to disseminate less-than-reliable information about an important health topic. So what can you do about patients who look to Twitter for medical advice?
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A Retirement Plan for Every PhysicianPhysicians should always find a way to start maximizing their retirement contributions early in their careers. Here are some of the pros and cons of the numerous retirement savings accounts available.
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Protect Your Income Against Future Downside RiskCaptive insurance companies can help physicians manage financial risks, reduce taxable income by hundreds of thousands of dollars per year, and build a creditor-protected reserves account.
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10 Must-See Attractions in NorwayWhile Norway is known for its beautiful fjords, it has a lot more to offer than just that. With museums, 17th century houses, wharves and stone-paved streets, it's worth exploring every nook and cranny of Norway.
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Five Tax Tips to Consider Now for 2013Given the tax changes ready to take effect, it is imperative that 2013 tax planning be implemented as soon as possible. There is no better time to discuss potential tax savings than when you meet with your tax advisor to review 2012 tax information.
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4 Impressive Stocks Blowing Away ExpectationsPositive revenue and earnings surprises are great, but if management guidance is weak and/or if analysts revise their earnings estimates lower, a stock can still get punished. That has been the case for many stocks this earnings season.
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Even Democrats Want to Scrap the Cadillac TaxAfter a years-long effort by Congressional Republicans and conservative advocacy groups to repeal the Affordable Care Act was thwarted last year by the Roberts Supreme Court, a new battle to eliminate a major component of the law may be taking shape, one in which the usual pro-repeal advocates may fight alongside some rather unlikely allies.
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Europe's Hidden Gem HotelsEurope is home to plenty of grand hotels, but there's something to be said for the boutique hotels. Fewer rooms means more attentive service and a more authentic European stay.
