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All of the stars have aligned for near-term strength in a sector traditionally considered "boring" or "safe" for investors.

No one can predict when the next 2008-style financial disaster will strike. An estate planner reviews the 6 danger signs from 2008 to watch out for in 2014.

Most tours of Dracula's castle visit Bran Castle in Bucharest, but the real one lies 80 miles southwest. Amidst all the serious searching of Vlad Tepes' history, visitors should remember to have a little touristy fun.

Healthcare organizations, and even individual physicians, will likely face increasing fraud scrutiny in 2014 in the wake of significant fraud recoveries by the government.

Insuring your car is important, but adequately insuring your home is more crucial, and trickier; plus, having solid home insurance is the key to personal risk management.

The healthcare industry is in a state of flux and it is physicians who are at the forefront of communication who will get the most business, according to one MD.

With just two weeks left until the end of open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act, a slew of polls and surveys claim less-than-stellar news for the law and the president.

Basic economics tells us that when demand is high and supply is low, prices tend to go up. Not for doctors though. If they sit down and calculate their real hourly pay, they might be surprised and a little angered.

Some physicians go into employment willingly, while others are forced into it. After weighing the pros and cons, how does the job satisfaction among employed and self-employed physicians compare?

A union report warns the ACA threatens the middle class with higher insurance premiums, fewer full-time jobs, and less comprehensive health coverage.

More than half of Americans who expect to get a tax refund plan on spending it and few are anticipating the money will go to long-term savings like retirement or a child's college education.

Money isn't uncomfortable topic for just those who don't have enough; even the wealthy consider personal finances far more taboo to discuss than religion, politics, and sex.

Physicians generally lose out on compounding interest because they don't start working until well after the majority of people, which helps explains why they're so behind on retirement savings despite high incomes.

An illusion of control in the stock market diminishes returns, yet many investors continue to fool themselves. Recognizing and altering this behavior can lead to better results.

The annual list of top medical schools is out and while little changed among research schools, there's a new school atop the primary care school list.

If someone were to tell you there are thousands of dollars hidden somewhere in your building, would you look for it? Medical practices are prime candidates for a cost segregation study, which can save thousands in taxes.

Americans have little tolerance for any cheating on income taxes, regardless of whether the taxpayer is low-income or high-income, a small business or a large corporation.

Michael Foley, MD, finds passion in his martial arts school, teaching classes and inspiring young people to go out into the world and be part of the answer to society's breakdowns.

Use of mobile technologies in healthcare is up, including the use of apps, which grew 14% over the last year, according to a survey from HIMSS Analytics.

Many who visit Sighisoara do so in search of Dracula. But it is such a charming town that even if it had not been the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, it is well worth a long visit.

In the long career of a physician, it wouldn't be unusual to have a famous (or infamous) patient, such as a well-known author or a mobster kingpin.

Americans know they need to save more, but doing so can be difficult with the current low savings account rates. These cities are kinder than most to savers.

Investing is not a game or a gamble. It's about research, and if you're opposed to doing any, then save yourself time and just buy lottery tickets.

Physicians have to understand that not every employee is motivated by the same work recognition. Taking the time to understand what matters to each employee has significant financial benefits to a medical practice.

Reversing the recent downward trend, costs for medication are expected to increase by up to 5% across healthcare settings in 2014.

How productive was your last meeting at the hospital or with your physician group? Was it a waste of time? Wouldn't you prefer it if you didn't have to attend those useless meetings ever again?

New York City may be the most overpriced city in the US, but it doesn't really compare to the most expensive cities in the world, according to the latest Worldwide Cost of Living index.

One of the most important things a practicing physician does is manage the people who work for him or her; however, it's an essential skill in which doctors get no training.

High-net-worth investors who work with financial advisors are more knowledgeable about alternative investments, but one in particular dominates their portfolios.

Intelligent reflection can help an investor make better financial decisions in the future and avoid the costly mistakes of the past.