Lifestyle

Sometimes wealth comes to those who are lucky; they win the lottery or they decided to invest in Apple in 1981 when the share price was just $28.83. However, it's far more likely their wealth came through good habits.

If one of your goals is to become a better trader, then decide to be one. Just like any decision, it only requires a few simple steps to get the ball rolling.

As the real estate market heals, it brings to surface a reality many people are unhappy to face: housing is becoming more unaffordable again.

Cruises not only simply the vacation experience, but they also enable visits to countries that might be difficult to navigate otherwise.

The implementation of a medical error disclosure program can reduce claim rates and costs, according to a recent analysis of the University of Michigan Health System's program.

As healthcare claims costs are expected to continue to rise, employers are exploring options that can help them manage costs, such as launching private exchanges.

If you are wealthy-or even aspire to be-listen up. There is a growing movement in the US that believes some people's economic success comes at someone else's expense.

Updated guidelines in the use of telemedicine technology provide a basic roadmap to ensure patients are protected from harm and are provided quality care.

Americans may be split on whether or not they like the Affordable Care Act, but most are okay with added fees as a result of the health reform law, according to new survey results.

People don't realize they can negotiate their investments, and that if they aren't doing so, then they can be missing out on significant money.

The responsibility of efficiently managing a fund remains on the shoulders of a fund manager, but keeping a close watch on the performance of the funds is the investor's responsibility.

When used consistently, modified surgical safety checklists decrease adverse outcomes over time.

In healthcare, and where medical practice hours are concerned, there's a lot to be said about going non-traditional, but only if you know your patient population.

Although Paris is lovely all year, it can be argued that the city shines brightest in the spring. When the city is in full bloom, its iconic cafes, parks, and bustling avenues come to life after a winter indoors.

Patient safety is a huge part of every healthcare organization and poor patient safety can severely affect the bottom line of any practice, hospital, or healthcare system.

As every physician knows, these times are not only seeing an unprecedented avalanche of new medical science, but also experiencing a storm of pressure to change the way that healthcare is organized and financed.

Physicians who are sued in a medical malpractice case always lose no matter what the outcome. There's only one way to successfully fight back.

State income taxes can be confusing. While some states have no income tax at all, others have multiple brackets. Does your state have one of the highest top income tax rates?

The business of catering to vices is doing well and the portfolios of people invested in tobacco, gaming, and alcohol stocks are benefiting.

Adding private equity funds to your portfolio can lead to higher returns and lower risk over the long term, but choosing a private fund takes much more due diligence than selecting a mutual fund.

While expert investors utilize put options and short selling to make money in the markets, the average individual investor mistakenly attempts to time the market.

Buying when everyone else is selling is easier said than done, but there's one group of investors who charge in to buy when stocks are selling off: the corporate insiders. How do they do it?

Along the road to financial security, individuals will make poor decisions-the catch is to learn from those failures and create bigger successes down the line.

Although unsecured loans with higher interest rates are not typically advisable, they can present potentially valuable opportunities for some physicians.

Not only is Douglas Won, MD, FAAOS, an inventor, he trains other spine surgeons in the latest techniques, and he routinely gives back through charity work locally and abroad.

Physicians have been mostly unhappy with their electronic health record systems and the number looking to replace their existing system is only increasing.

Recently released responses to a survey taken just before Congress voted to delay ICD-10 for at least a year have validated the decision, revealing how unprepared healthcare providers were for the transition.

Too often, the true measure of a doctor's sacrifice and dedication goes unheralded. One way doctors gain fresh perspective and positive re-enforcement is through enduring friendships with their medical colleagues.

People don't usually go on cruises only to celebrate frugality, but there are ways to reduce costs if one has to. Here's a checklist for first-time cruisers.

Nearly half of all physicians are age 50 or older, and many would retire today if they had the means. The importance of advance planning when it comes to an exit or retirement strategy cannot be overstated.