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There’s a new reason to visit St. Louis—the National Blues Museum, which opened in April. It compliments a wide array of tourist attractions in the river city.

Think banks always win and borrowers always lose when it comes to credit cards? Think again.

The idea of a gap year is popular in many parts of the world, but less common in the US. Here's why the concept is a good idea for medical students.

Everyone wants to disrupt sick care. Those who try face unique challenges.

The western United States of the late 19th century has attained legendary status in the 100-plus years since the sites of high-noon standoffs turned into ghost towns.

An investor policy statement is a simple document that will help you define your financial goals and achieve them. I share mine, and resources to help you craft your own.

We always hear about how important it is to lower the cost of healthcare in this country. One way to address the problem would be to reduce employee turnover.

Augmented reality and virtual reality have the potential to revolutionize many parts of the healthcare industry. Whether and how the technologies will do so remains an open question.

Big data is now being used to model and predict all kinds of things. Should we now use it to identify physicians at risk of burnout?

A new study finds physician pay continues to increase despite the uncertainty and new regulatory infrastructure brought on by the Affordable Care Act. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Are men really too busy to go to the doctor?

How big of a problem is unprofessional behavior within the medical community?

Like the Slow Food movement, the Slow Medicine movement urges care and touch, rather than speed and technology. But can Slow Medicine win out in the modern healthcare world?

Physicians in private practice are small business owners, whether they think of themselves that way or not. In order to make their businesses grow, physicians sometimes have to embrace non-traditional methods.

A cyber "flash sale" next week offers the potential for big savings on your summer travel, but make sure you read the fine print.

Here's a look at our five most popular stories from the past week.

Big-time athletes earn huge salaries, but that doesn't always translate into financial security and a comfortable retirement.

With lower airfares compared to last year, this summer is a great time to take your kids to a Disney theme park. But which park offers the most Donald Duck for your buck?

Obtaining a mortgage or refinancing can be a stressful experience. Often times, borrowers are left choosing between a banker they trust and terms they can accept.

How I became able to retire, and chose not to, before my fortieth birthday.

One of the biggest questions facing startups is how to divide up equity between the founders. Research indicates founders often don't spend enough time thinking about this question.

Sick care is in the midst of a battle between those who want to run medicine and those who actually deliver the care.

The disparity in incomes for women doing the same work as men has gotten a lot of attention in recent years. Less attention has been paid to the often inexplicable price gap between male and female versions of similar products, such as clothing and shampoo.

Increasing one's ability to tolerate investment risks can allow the investor to successfully take more compensated risk for which he will likely be rewarded with higher long-term returns. Here are six strategies to build risk tolerance.

This is a common dilemma facing young medical professionals: You want to start your nest egg, but you also want to pay off your six-figure student debt. How do you decide which one to tackle first?

As the gap between the data and the doctor gets deeper and wider, we are faced with the issue of who and/or what will fill the gap.

Surviving and thriving in private practice has become increasingly challenging. Tackle these 10 items over the summer to set your self up for success.

Historic flooding in Paris serves as a reminder that even well-researched vacation plans can be soaked by Mother Nature.

A disciplined investing strategy means ensuring your portfolio has a broad enough mix to protect you against economic and market volatility.

Paddle and howl this summer on a canoe trip through Voyageurs National Park and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Sharing a similar topography of cliffs, glacier carved lakes, and rocky shores dotted with tall pine trees, both areas are best explored by boat.

I've been asked many times how I manage to charge $388 per hour for tutoring. My answer? Supply and Demand