Asset Location Just as Important as Asset Allocation
For investors in high-tax brackets, the asset location decision can be just as important as asset allocation. Otherwise, your portfolio is exposed to significant, and unnecessary, tax liabilities.
10 Worst Cities for Patient Satisfaction
An evaluation of online reviews of physicians revealed which cities had the least satisfied patients. Further investigation found no correlation between satisfaction and other factors like education, income, or insurance status.
The Quintessential Maine Seaside Village
Kennebunkport is an authentic, quintessential Maine seaside village. However, since the town is just off the beaten path, there are less crowds and parking is easier to find in July and August.
The Right Way to Enhance Your Portfolio's Global Diversification
Investing in foreign companies is an effective way to diversify a portfolio, and today many of the most attractive growth opportunities are located outside the US.
Cities with the Most Expensive Hotels
After the cost of airfare, a hotel is probably the most expensive part of a vacation. In some of the most popular tourist destinations, accommodations are incredibly expensive.
3 Bad Rules of Thumb for Retirement Savings
Most people fall back on "rules of thumb" in order to plan for retirement, but 3 popular ones could actually be bad for your retirement health.
Insurance Exchanges Upheld in Court
A victory in court rejects a challenge to the ACA's health care marketplaces.
Personal Investing and Being Aware of Your Personality Traits
Knowing what financial personality trait you have can help you minimize your self-talk and propel you into understanding and maximizing your investing strengths.
Improving Medical Practice Cash Flow
Although cash flow is the lifeline of a medical practice, most medical practices usually miss opportunities to improve their cash flow management.
Don't Leave Money on the Table
Every year doctors and surgeons top the annual list of best-paying jobs in America. But, as all physicians know, this comes at a price.
Foolish Investment Strategies: Low Interest Rates Are for Losers
Real examples of foolish investment and financial strategies physicians have tried and learned their lesson. Remember: if it's too good to be true, it probably is.
US Lags Behind 10 Other Countries in Care
In a survey of physicians in 11 countries, the United States seems to be lagging behind when it comes to a number of areas in healthcare.
How to Play a Flat Market
More than a few investors are scratching their heads over the Dow's performance so far in 2014. But even when the market is flat, companies with these same 10 qualities are good investments.
Healthcare, Pharma Lag in Cybersecurity Effectiveness
Although recent high-profile data breaches have been in the retail sector, healthcare and pharmaceutical companies have even worse cybersecurity practices.
Why You Lost Money When the Market Is Up
Although the S&P 500 returned 11.1% annually over the last 30 years, the average investor only earned an average 3.7% annually. Why do we keep underperforming?
Physicians Choose to Forego Aggressive, End-of-Life Care
Despite pursuing aggressive care for their terminally ill patients, most physicians would choose to forgo such treatments at the end of their own lives.
Financial Rewards for Medication Adherence
A new app to help with a patient's medication adherence has introduced numerous features that may be beneficial, including a rewards system.
5 Questions for a Potential Financial Advisor
Before signing away control of your hard-earned money, it's your responsibility to find out as much as possible about any prospective financial advisors.
Travel Tips for Munich and Frankfurt
Finding the right accommodations while on vacation is not always easy. Even opulent, well-reviewed hotels have their own little quirks and oddities, Shirley Mueller, MD, finds.
How Price Transparency Could Save $100 Billion
Better healthcare price transparency for patients, physicians, employers, and policymakers, could reduce US healthcare spending by an estimated $100 billion over the next 10 years.
Cracking the Nest Egg: Decumulation Strategies in Retirement
Physicians and other high-income professionals may spend 20 to 40 years accumulating money, but few give thought to unwinding investments during retirement.
Up North and "Down East" in Maine
Kennebunk, ME, has some unusual history. While its port was famous for ships that sailed to ports around the world, its river spawned the ice trade in the 1800s.
Best Travel Credit Cards for 2014
If you're already spending money on vacations and travel, then you might as well earn some rewards to offset the costs. These are the best travel rewards cards based on your spending and payment habits.
Obamacare Leading to Later Retirement
A third of Americans expect they will have to delay retirement because the cost of healthcare is higher under the Affordable Care Act.
4 Benefits of Charitable Giving
Whether during retirement or working years, charitable efforts can provide a powerful sense of purpose and meaning to life. Here are 4 reasons why retirees should explore charitable giving.
Doc Sheehan's 20 Tips for Every Runner
What with today's business pressures, physicians need to maintain their own good health. Here are a few practical pointers for the benefit of those taking up jogging.
An All-in-the-Family Approach is Financially Beneficial
Some would call it nepotism; others might chalk it up to sound business practice. Regardless, the custom of physicians employing family members at their medical practices is fairly common.
Your Philanthropy and Community Foundations
The average physician and his or her spouse are assailed almost daily with appeals to give money to a myriad of seemingly worthy charitable causes.
4 Market Risks This Summer
As unpredictable as the markets are, there is always a long list of concerns investors keep their eyes on. This summer, these 4 risks could cause a significant market correction.
5 Songs Doctors Should Sing on the Day They Quit Medicine
Most doctors would walk away from medicine if they had the means. And when you get your financial life in order, you'll be able to quit, if that is what you want to do.