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Here's a look at the five most popular stories on Physician's Money Digest for the week ending Sept. 4.

Diversification isn't done to grow your investment, and it won't guarantee against losses. But it will provide a layer of safety to your portfolio.

Like it or not, millennials, the largest generational group, continue to change travel. A new survey illuminates some of the ripple effects.

Doctors have the potential to make great entrepreneurs. Unfortunately, many don't have the entrepreneurial mindset.

A sense of curiosity and better understanding may be just what the doctor ordered as the healthcare industry continues to evolve.

With favorable exchange rates, now is a great time to explore Europe -- even if you're on a budget. These 11 money-saving tips will help you avoid emptying your wallet.

At least 5 million senior citizens fall victim to financial scams in the United States each year. Some are left penniless. New science shows one cause of these poor choices is a specific neurological deficit.

Recent headlines about the stock market probably made the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. But a wider view makes clear there's no need to be spooked.

Electronic Medical Records aren't considered medical devices by government agencies. If they were, the products currently on the market might have trouble getting approved.

Picture this, imagine this. You just started a new position. You are so excited! You HATED the last job with a passion. You couldn't wait to leave. You're whistling and humming. You are so happy! You go to check the mailbox- see a letter addressed to you. You open it up. WHAM! It hits you like a freight train. A bill for $184,000.

The Obama Administration this month launched a program that allows fourth-graders and their families free admission to national parks.

The evidence shows that your doctor is not very good at complying with treatment guidelines. Why? Probably because they are unaware, unconvinced, or unable, or the guidelines are unclear.

A new survey show physicians are among the highest paid professionals in the US. However, high pay doesn't always translate into high job satisfaction.

Technology has created a major culture and communication gap between older and younger practitioners, and sometimes between practitioners and patients. As practices change hands, careful planning can smooth the generational transition and improve patient care.

When most people think of investing, they think of buying stocks or setting money aside in an environment account. However, there are a number of less-common, and riskier, investment vehicles you might consider.

When many people think of working with a financial advisor, they think of millionaires, inheritors, or lottery winners. But financial advisors aren't just for the very rich.

Many experienced travelers will tell you, "See Naples and Die." However, Naples doesn't hold us as a romantic destination when compared to the Greek island of Santorini.

Pensions have just about disappeared. However, the benefits of a pension are still attainable.

Employed and senior doctors need the education, resources, and networks to succeed in a medical world where the changing future of work is being created daily.

One of the key obstacles to a good saving and investing strategy is accumulated debt. Debt can impact healthcare professionals of all ages and at all stages in their careers.

A pediatrician's dissatisfaction with standard order scrubs led her to become a fashion entrepreneur.

You can tell how much you are innovating by the quality and quantity of the enemies you make. Some will try to run you over and others will take shots from under cover 1,000 yards away.

Transitioning to ICD-10 is far from inexpensive. A look at the average cost of the transition tops this week's PMD Critical List. Also on the list: A look at physician pay relative to other professions, and new data on the diversity of the nation's medical students.

Here's a look at the five most popular stories on Physician's Money Digest for the week ending Aug. 28.

Physician entrepreneurship should not be feared, but encouraged. Yes, doctors can chew gum and walk at the same time and that's good for patients.

Holiday travel is often a costly proposition. However, it turns out you can save a lot of money if you're flexible about which holidays you fly home.

"Luck" is a term often thrown around to explain away a good or bad event. But perhaps being "lucky" has nothing to do with luck.

This week's stock market turbulence raised concern among many investors and future retirees. A new study looking at the sexual choices of college-aged males gives insight into the stark differences in the choices people make when in "hot" mental states versus "cold."

Watch almost any film set in the country of China and at some point the camera will pan past a group of citizens practicing the graceful exercise of Tai Chi. This ancient martial arts practice may look slow, but make no mistake, it's exercise.

There are better, more interesting investments than savings bonds. But the tried and true investment does have its advantages.