Lifestyle

Our travel writers find California's state capitol is more than just the home of the Gold Rush -- it's rich in its own medical history, as well.

If a medical practice employs a physician who is impaired and injuring patients, the practice is open to liability as well. Our experts explain the danger of ignoring the problem, and offer advice on what to do when confronting a colleague with an addiction.

Periodically, I like to digress and recycle factoids and crumbs for thought financial. It is with this plan in mind that I humbly submit today's offerings.

MD Magazine, our new sister publication, is one of the first publications designed exclusively for the Apple iPad. The magazine is a unique celebration of the lifestyle and experience of being a physician. Download the premier issue now -- for free!

What's in your wallet? If it's an American Express or Discover credit card, chances are you're one satisfied customer. J.D. Power and Associates ranked both card companies highest in customer satisfaction for exceptional rewards and benefits, customer service, and a focus on fixing problems.

Buying low is easy after the market plunges -- most stocks, mutual funds or exchange traded funds (ETFs) are on sale. In this type of market, every investor needs to have a "bucket list" at the ready to snap up bargains. Here's mine.

Couples in long-term, romantic relationships exhibit lower cortisol response to stress than individuals without partners, according to a new study by the University of Chicago. As stressful as marriage can be, "social support can act as a buffer."

Medical historians agree that most of the major contributions to medicine made in the last 500 years came from Europe -- many not made by physicians, but by scientists and lay persons. We visit of some of the great contributors.

In case you missed it, download an archived version of our recent live Webinar, where our legal expert Ken Rubinstein discussed asset-protection strategies that can be 100 percent effective and discourage future lawsuits.

A reader wants to know why he's suddenly hearing so much about an impending stock-market crash -- what is the "Hindenberg Omen" and are we headed for a severe market correction?

If your kid's about to head off the college, you may want to consider urging them to change their major. A new study found that students who major in math-focused fields of study go on to earn the highest salaries, while students who major in education and child studies typically earn the least.

The acquisition of two small companies highlighted a quiet deal-making week in the life sciences industry, while big, blue chip biotech stocks took a beating in a bruising week on Wall Street.

Medical practices are looking for ways remain profitable in these uncertain times. Tax planning now can be a critical tool to help physicians weather the storm and meet their financial goals. Here are some things to consider.

It's easy to talk the talk -- walking the walk is the challenge. But when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, physicians need to walk that walk in order to boost their credibility when it comes to counseling patients.

Anyone who has read "The Seven Pillars of Wisdom: A Triumph," the autobiographical account of the experiences of British soldier T. E. Lawrence -- or who saw the film "Lawrence of Arabia" and enjoyed his thrilling adventures -- will want to Wadi Rum in Jordan.

As the regulations that will define the shape of our reformed healthcare system are fleshed out, evidence continues to emerge that our legislators may have burdened us with a raft of new rules that could do lasting damage to physicians and their patients. Far from promoting greater access and improved care, these changes may instead end up denying patients' freedom of choice, degrading physicians' clinical decision-making authority, and disrupting the trusted physician-patient relationship.

The Obama administration is offering financial incentives under the new healthcare law to attract young primary care doctors to underserved areas. The question is: Will the doctors who accept the incentives be content in these areas to want to stay?

Look for more merchants to offer discounts when you pay cash rather than use a credit card, thanks to recent financial reforms. In fact, discounts for paying with cash may convince consumers that their rewards credit cards are a lot less rewarding.

Physicians must undergo intense scrutiny to qualify to practice medicine. Doesn't it make sense for financial advisors to undergo similar scrutiny to figure out where their true interests lie? Here's how to do it.

For a plausible explanation of how the nation's economy melted down in 2008, read "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis. The book not only boasts solid writing, but it's peppered with wisdom and insight into the workings of Wall Street.

Ditch the document laden with degrees, credentials, lengthy education sections and reams of publications and presentations. This stuff no longer matters! Instead, career changers need to go digital with their resumes. I'll show you how.

The idea that physicians need to protect their assets from lawsuits is hardly new, but the rationale for the strategy has changed. Malpractice insurance policies are shrinking, plaintiffs' malpractice awards are growing. Never before has the medical profession been so vulnerable.

The federal government and even a publicly traded company are hoping to thin the ranks of the unemployed by giving employers financial incentives to hire new employees.

Join Ryan Flesher, MD, director of "The Vanishing Oath," and Paul Hochfeld, MD, director of "Health, Money and Fear," in a live Webinar on Wednesday, Aug. 25, when they'll explore how drug giants, insurance companies, and the U.S. legal system are driving up healthcare costs and driving doctors out of medicine.

Our travel columnists tour the sights of Bulgaria along the Danube, including the island of Sveti Ivan, a 5th century monastery where just this month archaeologists said they had found the remains of John the Baptist.

The largest investors in private equity are U.S. pension funds -– but a new study finds that these investments may not be benefiting the retirees they were meant to help. Pension funds that invest in private equity are not making sufficient return for their pensioners for the level of risk they are taking.

As if physicians weren't already swamped with paperwork: A new provision of the healthcare law requires businesses to file tax forms for every vendor who sells you more than $600 worth of goods in a year. The new law will affect almost 40 million businesses, including most medical practices.

Each year, AARP magazine ranks the top places for Americans to retire overseas, taking into consideration climate, the expat community, the cost of living, housing, and quality of healthcare. If you think Central American countries dominate the list, you're in for a surprise.

A reader and his spouse have dual 401(k) retirement accounts and want to know the best way to manage their combined assets.

There are many reasons why, on any given day, one or more of your patients might have a short fuse. There are also four essential steps doctors need to take to handle angry patients: Anticipate, Acknowledge, Apologize, and Make Amends.