Lifestyle

There are presently 141 accredited MD-granting institutions and 31 accredited DO-granting institutions in the United States. Here is a list of the programs that offer MD/MBAs. The list seems to be growing each year.

Now that over 50% of doctors are salaried, knowing how to ask for a raise assumes an unexpectedly large place in our financial planning.

I've been hanging on far too long. The abuse has gotten to me. The time has come.

Sometimes you just want to pamper yourself at an upscale hotel when you’re on a Caribbean vacation. In the US Virgin Islands, The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas is situated on 30 acres on the island’s eastern tip.

Though few brokers are psychologically impaired or unethical, it seems that if they are, it is the client who has to recognize it and act accordingly. If not, money could be lost and there is a good chance it will not be reimbursed.

Wyatt Unger, M.D., M.B.A, is a 3rd year radiology resident at the University of Arizona. Wyatt earned a B.A in Economics from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. from the University of Arizona. Prior to pursuing a career in medicine, Wyatt has worked as an equity options market maker at the NYSE/ARCA options exchange and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), as well as a proprietary equities trader at Great Point Capital. Wyatt has previously held Series 7, 55, and 63 certifications.

Sometimes a hotel room isn’t enough. You want a villa so you can stretch out in the living area – not just to sip wine and watch the sea – but to save money by preparing breakfasts and picnic lunches in a kitchen.

Understanding money is an important part of life, whether is it appealing to you personally or not.

It turns out that “having enough money to retire” is the top concern for today’s doctors (among all ages and specialties), according to the American Medical Association’s new 2016 Report on US Physicians' Financial Preparedness.

Bioentrepreneurship requires persistence and ingenuity. It does not necessarily require a lot of money to conceptualize and sell your idea. Most early-stage companies are bootstrapped.

Digital health physician entrepreneurs, serving either as cofounders, advisors, or members of the management team, are scarce. There are many reasons why, but the end result is failed or clinically ineffective digital health products and services. 

In part 5 of the Andersons' tour of Europe, we visit Prague, Budapest, and beyond.

Nothing is certain but death and taxes, although death may help you avoid some taxes. This, and 4 better strategies are discussed.

Wyatt Unger, M.D., M.B.A, is a 3rd year radiology resident at the University of Arizona. Wyatt earned a B.A in Economics from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. from the University of Arizona. Prior to pursuing a career in medicine, Wyatt has worked as an equity options market maker at the NYSE/ARCA options exchange and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), as well as a proprietary equities trader at Great Point Capital. Wyatt has previously held Series 7, 55, and 63 certifications.

The number one financial concern for all Americans is having enough money to retire. Unfortunately, about 97% of Americans will run out of money in retirement if they live long enough.

It turns out giving money may buy you happiness and, on average, make you more money in the process.

Like some pharma companies, physician exploiters game the system. Physician innovators, on the other hand, are focused on addressing unmet patient needs as their first priority.

Mylan Pharmaceuticals is in hot waters for hiking the price of 2 EpiPens from $100 in 2007 to more than $600 today. Mylan and its CEO Heather Bresch are now being mentioned alongside infamous names like Valeant and Martin Shkreli. This new-found notoriety for Mylan brings to mind Gordon Gekko’s famous “Greed is Good” speech. Let’s examine the facts.

A new study found that many physicians are not where they want to be in terms of personal finances. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List.

Figure out your magic number. Is the path to retirement that simple?

TripAdvisor’s recently released Attractions Trend Index reveals what your fellow Americans have been thinking about doing this summer – some of which they may have already done.

There’s something soothing about being in a fall landscape where the breeze makes the hillsides billow with waves of red, yellow, and rust. Ride a chairlift for panoramic views, hike the hillsides, take a scenic train ride, or pedal through wine country in the US or Europe.

In 2010, I converted a sizable SEP-IRA to Roth, paying a six-figure tax bill. What was I thinking?!?

While most private museums are a benefit to owners, donors and visitors, there is a potential for abuse. If the museum is mainly a tax dodge for owners, it could affect unknowing donors as well.

Not surprisingly, financial literacy roughly matches the amount of education that a person has. And the less financial savvy you have, the harder it hits you in the pocketbook.

Sick care policy proponents seem to be divided into two basic camps: “the invisible-handers,” who believe that medicine is a consumer product like any other, and “heavy handers,” who believe that sick care is a right and rules and regulations should serve to provide all citizens with affordable sick care.

With the amount of the country’s student loan debt continuing to grow and the presidential elections just around the corner, it’s important to hear what each of the 2016 presidential candidates have to say about student loans, and what they’re going to do about college tuition and student loan debt, especially for physicians, dentists, and other medical professionals.

The Federal Trade Commission has outlined laws in what is referred to as the CAN-SPAM Act. This law establishes guidelines for commercial messages as well as outlines the rights of e-mail recipients.

Let's face it - many of us no longer have a landline. Our mobile phone has become our go-to device for telephony, messaging and mobile access to the internet. So let's talk about 5 easy ways we can save on this expensive but necessary service.

I've seen and heard about so many inspirational 30-day challenges all over the media, including Facebook, Family Life Radio, even on Pandora. After a decade of physical inactivity, I recently completed the 30-Day Yoga challenge with Adrienne. I feel great! I will continue my yoga practice with more free YouTube videos.