Lifestyle

Living the retirement of your dreams takes a lot of planning. It's not just about savings, but also about thinking long and hard about your expectations for retirement, and the costs associated with those expectations. Start with these three considerations.

Money in medicine is not dirty. We should reward those who create patient value, not marginalize or stigmatize them.

Doctors do incredible work and get paid more than most. However, given the life-saving nature of medicine and the amount of student debt most physicians have, their income pales in comparison to many other well-known professionals.

Summer time means a bump in energy consumption, as we crank up the air conditioner or hit the open road. The precise price tag of the energy we use can vary greatly by state.

There are many ways to build trust, but like many things that take time to build, trust can evaporate instantly. Why is it we have trust issues in medicine?

Horizontals come easy. It is the way we see the world. But sometimes a vertical photo is the best way to capture a subject. So how do you know when to make that choice?

One of the main financial concerns physicians face is saving for retirement. This week, David Alemian looks at how physicians can alleviate that concern for the next generation.

It's likely that your last flight didn't arrive on time. Just wait until you book your surgery.

A hospital-led innovation competition aims to engage both the external tech community and hospital staff in a collaborative effort to think outside the box.

A new survey finds consumers who buy healthcare on government exchanges end up with smaller provider networks. That story tops this week's PMD Critical List. Also making the list: A defense of doctors taking pharmaceutical money, and a look at a doctors' strike in Russia (where physicians earn a shockingly low wage).

Rising interest rates would cause the value of long- and intermediate-term bond funds to plummet. Since these funds are too risky today, what's the best way to get decent income today?

In most areas of life, the old saying "You get what you pay for" holds true. But when it comes to healthy dining options, the more expensive option may not be the best.

TripAdvisor is out with its Travelers' Choice awards. They highlight the top parks worldwide, based on millions of user reviews.

Despite having "zero talent" for sports, a California psychiatrist has spent much of his career working with athletes, including professional wrestlers. He says the physical trauma associated with sports is intricately connected to psychiatry.

End-of-life care creates complicated questions, both for families and for the broader economics of healthcare.

It's always been true that physicians need to have business knowledge, but it's even more essential in today's ever-shifting regulatory and economic environments. Here are 5 tools to help doctors stay afloat.

A retired physician has found a rich second act as a birder and nature photographer. He jokes that he doesn't know how he finds time to be retired.

Investing terms can be confusing, but that's not really the case with mutual funds. These funds offer a simple and diverse investing solution, but as with any investment, they come with pros and cons. Here's what you need to know.

Indiana cardiologist Irwin Labin, MD, devotes much of his free time to his work as a metal sculptor. He says it provides him with a release from the analytical world of practicing cardiology.

Back in the day, all it really took was the right menu to get access to the private practice doctor. Not so much now.

The former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will now lead the trade group for the nation's private insurers.

Though the economic recession technically ended back in 2009, the recovery has been uneven. These 8 states continue to struggle the most, according to a new report.

This simple plan will get your fiscal house in order while also leaving you enough time to enjoy your profession and avoid burnout.

Some of these 19 facts and figures will surprise you, many will make you scratch your head. All of them would be pretty good conversation starters at your next cocktail party.

The National Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, NC, packs more than 140 performances into less than a week. Shows include everything from musicals to dramas to solo performances, all showcasing the Black experience in America.

If you're having second thoughts about your Greek vacation, it may be too late to get your money back, according to a travel insurance comparison site.

The best asset protection plans are those designed to solve a specific problem. These 2 strategies offer examples of asset protection solutions for people working to build up their savings while working and people relying on their savings to cover living expenses.

Having a solid spending plan in place is great for managing your current cash flow, expenses, and investments, but it can be even better as a tool to help you with long-term savings. Here are 4 tips to help you start your budget.

In this episode of The Alemian File, retirement expert David Alemian says the current physician shortage ought to empower doctors to demand better retirement plans when they negotiate employment contracts.

Business schools and other professional schools are getting the message that employers want graduates with not just technical skills, but the soft skills as well.