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Trading breaking news is almost always a bad idea. And yet the same investors who panicked and ran to the sidelines after one news event are always the first to do it the next time, too.

Make and model aren't the only predictors of car theft, so is location. For instance, drivers in the nation's capital are 16 times more likely to have their car stolen than in Vermont.

Most retirees and pre-retirees will depend on income from their investments to maintain their desired lifestyle, which means any dramatic negative market volatility can be devastating to their mindset and planning.

Physicians who'll thrive best in the future will be those most prepared for vexing, unwarranted, and time-consuming malpractice suits. To join their ranks, use these safe, inexpensive, proven malpractice defense strategies.

The recently proposed Patient Choice, Affordability, Responsibility, and Empowerment Act would provide consumers with greater insurance choices, reduce healthcare costs, and severely rein in government interference in the healthcare market.

The increased use of imaging technology and EHR/EMR implementation are contributing to the growth in patient data, but healthcare organizations might not be prepared to handle the new information.

In Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, or Vlad Dracula, the 14 towers built centuries ago tell the history of Europe's hilltop towns and the monopoly of the guilds.

Doctors who use EHRs can spend a third of the time in the exam room looking at a computer screen, and half of physicians admitted to consulting Wikipedia for information on health conditions.

Despite their high compensation, many physicians are facing a retirement income shortfall and are on track to replace just 56% of their income instead of the recommended 71%.

The compensation gap between primary care physicians (PCPs) and specialists is decreasing as PCPs continue to be in high demand as a result of expanding healthcare coverage and an emphasis on preventative care.

A study of one of the first, largest, and longest-running multi-payer patient-centered medical home medical pilots found little improvement in quality and no reduction in use of services or total costs.

It has often been said, and written, that a medical practice is a small business. And as such, it needs to be run like one: profitably. However, in the world of medical practices, the definition of being profitable is complex.

People are increasingly more responsible for their own retirement security, but the long-term financial security of retirees is best in these 10 countries.

Many physicians don't often give adequate thought and planning to the "when" and "how" of their Social Security benefits. Such an oversight might result in missing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars over their lifetime.

One way the government, insurance companies, and corporate entities are going to reduce health care costs is to put a target on physicians' backs. What's your financial plan to address being replaceable?

Investing your retirement savings wisely is not all that different from fighting a battle. Unfortunately, too many investors don't actually know the enemy they're fighting.

Ken Weiner, MD's Eating Recovery Center was named one of the fastest growing companies in America, which is likely because he and the executive team have as much business acumen as clinical expertise.

We cannot control our return on our investment, but we certainly can control our cost of doing business. There is wisdom in a simple, low-cost planned approach to save regularly in a tax-deferred vehicle.

Rural primary care physicians, who are more likely to have personal relationship with their patients, agreed more strongly than their urban counterparts that physicians should talk to patients about costs of care.

The CDC recently reported data showing that childhood obesity plummeted from 2003 to 2011, but the data may be slightly misleading. Meanwhile, adult obesity increased year over year.

Conflicting emotions influence investment decisions, and investors are faced with the challenging task of overcoming irrationality when making investment decisions

One of the biggest fears people have is receiving an audit notice from the IRS-it ranks right up there with being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.

Saving for retirement terrifies most Americans, but the process can be easy and painless if you just make some savvy financial decisions during your career.

The global biosimilars space is expected to generate $24 billion in 2019. These three pharma companies worth investing in are present in the biosimilar arena or quickly increasing their presence.

In today's uncertain economic times, affluent consumers are more likely to be targets of multi-million-dollar lawsuits. Umbrella insurance provides you with reassurance that your assets are protected at a nominal cost.

We all know insurance companies are not non-profit agencies, and so there are many types of insurance available for purchase. One is definitely worthwhile to add on.

With healthcare leaders gaining a firmer grasp on just how the Affordable Care Act will impact their organizations, the industry is moving toward a new financial foundation.

The costs of car repairs can add up over the years of ownership, particularly the more wear and tear the vehicle experiences. However, even a new car can require costly repairs.

Eastern Europe has not yet been discovered by American visitors. Romania's Sighisoara is one of the best-preserved medieval hilltop towns and it's still inhabited.

Physicians taking employed opportunities are doing so reluctantly as they see no other financially viable options. It's up to healthcare executives and administrators to offer support and guidance during the transition from owner to employee.