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In order to achieve your financial goals, you need a well thought out plan, created with your financial advisor. Comprehensive financial planning includes a six step process.

The 10 cities best for retirees who still want the convenience of an urban city but need it to be affordable since they're on a fixed income.

Even if you fall on hard times, there are ways you can ensure your family is among the haves if you're motivated enough. And you don't need a ton of money to start.

Fortunately, a ton of time isn't necessarily required if you want to explore the other side of the pond. With just a few days, you can visit numerous areas of the continent and hit up top destinations. These nine sights are all must-sees.

The long, stressful hours that physicians log can put a damper on relationships if the high physician divorce rate is anything to go by. And, yet, most spouses/partners of physicians reported being satisfied with their relationships.

Despite steps made by the top private health plans in the U.S., a nationwide survey indicates little progress has been made in promoting value-based care during the last two years.

There was a record number of consumer complaints in 2012, the majority of which were fraud related. The number one complaint has held the top spot for three years running and is a particular concern this time of the year.

On average, Baby Boomers say they've only saved slightly more than a third of what they'll need in order to live comfortably in retirement. However, they're eligible for catch-up contributions to help them bridge that shortfall.

Whether you stayed in the market when it dropped during the recession and have seen significant gains or you got out and have been sitting on your hands, here are some strategies to play the market's current success.

No attorney expects you to be excited to be deposed, but they do expect you to be responsive and cooperative with the request. Here's how to initially handle the situation if you ever receive an attorney request for deposition dates.

The truth is you don't have to take big risks to make a lot of money in the market. You only have to know what you're doing… Otherwise you'll learn some painful and hideously expensive lessons.

Typically, generalists experience the highest rate of burnout among physicians, but which specialty is affected most with more than half of physicians reporting they feel burned out?

Many of today's physicians don't have a lot of interest in recreational reading unless they're heading for the airport and going to the beach. Here are eight medical fiction novels from old classics to new ones.

The supposed benefits of buying stocks low and selling them high is a lie, according to one investor. Momentum investing is the way to go and here's how to apply the model to yourself.

When it comes to writing prescriptions, many physicians still believe the pen is mightier than the sword or, in this case, than the electronic prescribing tool.

The percentage of first-year medical residents who reported concerns about making a serious medical error has risen with growing workloads, calling into question the benefits of a mandated cutback in their work hours, according to a new study.

Right now the U.S. markets are strong, but many investors are concerned about possible volatility as a result of the global economy. As such, it is crucial that well-informed investors, including physicians, adjust their investment behavior accordingly.

As same-sex marriages are not recognized under federal law, these couples are precluded from reaping the maximum benefits. However, as states legalize gay marriage, an increasing number of same-sex couples are seeking custom approaches to fulfill their insurance needs.

No one wants to lose face when their investments take a loss. Here are some euphemisms Jeff Brown, MD, has heard people use to hide or explain away financial failings.

Although you can fall victim to a tax scam at any point during the year, taxpayers should be especially cautious during filing season, when most schemes peak.

The Louvre has more visitors than any museum in the world and almost two times that of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. Why then has this prestigious institution allowed Abu Dhabi to use its name for the next 30 years?

With interest rates stuck near record lows for the foreseeable future, more and more investors are looking at dividend stocks for income. But beware the siren call of high-yielding stocks.

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Ask yourself: "If I have ZERO income, how long would I last?" The longer you can go without income, the more options you have in your life and the sooner you can walk away from it all.

Art major Grant Stevens had no intentions of becoming a physician, but he found his passion in plastic surgery, embracing new technologies whether it was treatments or buying 300 URLS and 20 websites.

Used in the correct way, past performance - historical trend analysis - can give an indicator of where our investments should be focused for the best results.

A car can be a large investment, but it needs to be dependable considering owners hold onto the vehicle for years. These 3-year-old cars had the fewest reported problems in 2012.

The Department of Education is now offering further relief for student loan repayment. The Pay as You Earn Program is meant to be an even more affordable method than the previous income-sensitive repayment program, Income-Based Repayment.

Cape Town, South Africa is a long haul for Americans, but the trip is well worth it. However, so far away and expensive to get to, a trip to this part of the world might be a one-time deal.

Despite the improving economy and strong stock market, Americans' confidence in retiring comfortably has stayed low, with only 13% of workers very confident that they will have enough money in retirement.