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Heavy government and consumer debt will slow economic growth to a crawl over the next few years, meaning only those companies that exhibit the following strengths make attractive investments.

After a truly glorious vacation in my "other homes," I have reluctantly rejoined the work force. Since my brain is still foggy with jet lag, here's a useful review of the legalities with which a typical medical practice has to concern itself.

Nimes is the most Roman town in France, yet in some ways is more Spanish than French. In fact, with its long pre-Roman history Nimes was not defeated by Rome but rather accepted as an important trading partner. Just watch out for the $10 Cokes.

During FCIC testimony, Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, responding to questions of whether betting against securities it was selling to investors was a conflict of interest, said that Goldman had no legal obligation to disclose its bets. "We are not a fiduciary," he said.

After the stock market went into free fall, the IRS suspended retirement account minimum distribution rules. With a tentative recovery taking hold, the government's back to get its beak wet.

Your portfolio is in shambles! Ok, that's overstating the case for effect, but with the prospect of inflation looming, you're going to want to take some defensive measures to protect the value of your investments.

I soon found myself spinning and wheeling back and forth between patient and computer, and when my patient did talk, his story came only in spurts because every time I turned my back to him to type, the room fell silent.

If you've been inspired to visit a national park lately, your first order of business is to plan reservations well in advance of peak season. Otherwise, nearby lodging may be impossible to come by.

Are you looking for a change, a different way to run your medical practice? A purpose-built, relationship-based, primary care, internal medicine, concierge practice might be just what you're looking for.

The paper rustled and bunched up here, there, and everywhere as I rolled him from one end of the table to the other. Finally I said, "I need to do a rectal exam." He shot up straight, and yelped, "A what?"

After 25 years in private group practice, this full-share physician is headed for new pastures and is unsure of how to handle managing his buy-out. The first step: determining how much you're worth.

Having lived long, the $100 bill has experienced many instances of change, and now, measures once thought to fool counterfeiters have since proved otherwise. Not wishing to squander time, the US Treasury is unveiling its new design.

Democrats want to push ahead now. Republicans want to wait until a firm bipartisan agreement is in place. Both want financial reform legislation passed. Once they quit wrangling over details and approve it, this is what it will mean for you.

A hypochondriac with a backache can access test results online and communicate with his physician about them; he can also convince himself that he has an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Such is life with today's connected patients.

Any financial planning process begins with necessary changes in financial behavior - it's all about adopting good habits and abandoning bad ones. The first: start with nickels and dimes.

Call them what you will, I've built up a collection over the years of certain gems of practice and financial wisdom that can really be helpful. I have spared no expense in sifting through the clutter, I mean, valuable files that I have assembled over time to bring this precious collection to you.

Credit unions offer an attractive alternative to the average national bank, especially since many are paying higher interest rates on savings and charging lower interest rates on loans.

Part I focused on the need for creating a green health center. Part II advocates for global health initiatives by promoting a healthy environment and practicing medicine sustainability.

In Part II, we cover more advanced ground, revamping your office structure with sustainable, renewable, and biodegradbale materials and devices.

As America's physicians continue to dig themselves out of the financial crisis, one truth is increasingly evident: saving money on energy and converting to more eco-friendly medical practices makes more sense now than ever before.

Your money's lost and is wandering away into everybody's elses pockets. Lucky for you you're a Physician's Money Digest reader. We've got the map to lead it back home to your bank account: greening your office. Do a little good for the environment and save a couple bucks in the process? Can't go wrong with that.

Rail travel has a warm place in the hearts of Francophiles, but is not the ideal mode of transport when trying to reach, say, a remote mountain village like Provence. You could rent a car, but Peter Mayle's beloved perchés are hard to find, and parking stinks (pardon my French). But there is another way...

The CBO estimates that tort reform would only cut healthcare expenditures by 0.5%, but new research suggests that fear of litigation is a more significant driver of costs than actual malpractice cases.

Today has been a tough in the world of healthcare quality metrics. Physicians suffering from a lack of patient accountability, hospitals are being judged unfairly by a biased metric and their own reputations, cats and dogs living together...mass hysteria!

An excess 401(k) charge of 1% over 20-25 years could diminish returns by as much as 20%! If you think that's bad, consider that 90% of plans are paying 3-3.5%, and some as high as 5%.

Your children need to begin shaping their financial future as soon as they enter the post-graduate job market. Just as they need to do research before writing a college paper, they need to do research in order to make informed financial decisions.

Many think the healthcare debate would have turned out differently if there were greater physician representation in Congress; currently only 16 MDs hold office. This number will undoubtedly grow come November as 47 doctors are running for House and Senate seats this year.

Marvell, a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, today announced a bold new healthcare initiative to drive high performance mobile tablets based on its leading silicon solutions.

The Hospice of Beaune saw its first patient on January 1, 1452, and its last in 1971. The secret to its success? A salt mine and a winery.

A recent NEJM survey found that people's trust in physicians has increased while their faith in information found on the Internet has subsequently decreased. In fact, what pops up on the Internet may cause a person more anxiety than help them. That presents opportunities for physicians.