Lifestyle

There's a yardstick to measure how much net worth you should have amassed at certain ages; new female doctors are still paid significantly less than male counterparts; and other medical and financial tidbits.

No matter what party you vote for, markets may be predestined to do what they are going to do based on Presidential election cycles.

What do you know about the different Social Security claiming strategies that could significantly impact your income during retirement? Most Americans have basic or incorrect knowledge.

The U.S. has seen an upswing in the economy, but news from abroad isn't as positive. Despite the troubles in the euro zone, investors shouldn't avoid international investments.

Since 401(k) laws are changing, it will be easier for an employee to make better choices for her or his plan. Here are some straightforward steps that could mean more money for retirement.

Presidents and war memorials fill up the top 10, and most of them can be seen just by visiting Washington, D.C.

Americans are split on whether or not the health care bill should be repealed if a Republican takes the White House in November, but that's only because Democrats overwhelmingly oppose a repeal, while Republicans overwhelmingly support one.

A solo 401(k) might have more rules to follow, but for independent contractors, like physicians, this retirement plan might be best.

Lifelong, fulfilling physicians careers, representing continuity, are a dying breed as today's physicians expect more out of their careers.

A family practice physician discusses changes you can make for a successful family practice. In this first podcast, she focuses on the patient's experience before he/she even steps foot into the office.

Off-roading lessons could make you a better driver, teaching you how to drive down a littered road and proper driving techniques.

Many diversified developmental drilling programs are providing very attractive returns. And investing in domestic oil and gas programs can be a significant tax planning tool.

For patients with chronic diseases, it's important that they adhere to medication prescriptions from their doctors. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Sometimes they need a little reminder.

A number of incidents on vacations might make travelers start considering travel insurance if they never had before. But make sure you don't get taken.

In addition to a number of economic reports coming out this week, the Group of 20 countries are still hammering out details on the IMF's financial contribution to the European rescue effort.

During this year, a large majority of small- to med-sized physician practices plan to buy tablets for in-office use.

Despite how well the stock market has been doing, most Americans are concerned about investing in it. And three-quarters of those between the ages of 18 and 34 haven't invested in any retirement accounts.

The medical profession is, arguably, the only one that requires or encourages its members to go back to school. But there are schools out there that may be more fun and equally useful: driving schools.

Religious competition was a defining thread throughout Goa's history. There can you find magnificent churches that were built to impress potential converts from other religions.

The independent streak in America runs deep, probably a residual of the American cowboy. As America faces its tough economic challenges in a presidential year, perhaps we should look at just why the cowboy is the symbol of America at home and around the world.

Talking the talk - it's something physicians do routinely when doling out advice to their patients on the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Walking the walk, however, is another matter.

Physicians are overworked. They're seeing too many patients in too little time, but they're still supposed to be compassionate. But there will always be certain patient behavior that will push all the right buttons.

In the next year, the majority of health care organizations expect to increase their IT staffs to combat the largest barrier to IT implementation.

Secret accounts in Switzerland or the Cayman Islands are being closed down to U.S. residents because of some new attacks by the IRS.

Practices risk becoming less profitable and losing their competitive edge if they do not understand and consider the new physician payment models.

Emergency rooms are screening patients to see if they truly have an urgent problem. Those who don't will have to pay an upfront fee before treatment.

Patagonia's ice field is second only to the ice mass in Antarctica, and it has 365 glaciers to visit.

Physicians in the U.S. may still be the most skeptical of health care information technology compared to their counterparts worldwide, but there has been great progress in the area.

Thousands of investors sat on the sidelines during the stock market's rally and now have to decide whether getting back into stocks is the right move or if the market is about to go down again.

Proximity to the nation's capital seems like a pretty good bet to get into one of the richest counties in the country as two-thirds of the top 15 were located in either Virginia in Maryland.