Is it Time to Get Rid of that Mortgage Loan?
July 1st 2015For those that have the money available and the inclination, paying off a mortgage early or re-financing it might be the right strategy. Like most financial concerns, the ultimate decision will be highly personal. Here are some important questions to consider.
Tips for Road Trips with Your Dog
July 1st 2015More than 41.9 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home this Independence Day, according to the American Automobile Association. Many of them will take along their favorite friends: their dogs. To ensure that your road trip with your 4-pawed companion remains fun and safe, follow these tips.
Can I Interest you in Interest Rates?
June 30th 2015Recovery from the recession has been slow, but the Fed's decision to keep short-term rates low appears to be paying dividends now. Unemployment is down nationally, and other economic indicators are showing the potential for the next part of the economic cycle: a period of growth. The Fed is expected to raise short-term interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade.
Key West: Here Be Monsters and… Treasure
June 30th 2015Key West's rich maritime history ought to earn it an X on your vacation travel map. This week, the story of a treasure ship buried deep beneath the sea for centuries, until a stubborn Florida explorer fought the odds--and the state--to claim the buried treasure.
Irony Aside, Don't Let Healthcare Costs Derail Your Retirement Plans
June 26th 2015Doctors ought to know better than anyone how late-in-life healthcare costs can deplete a person's retirement savings. Yet research suggests that, on average, physicians are just as unprepared for post-retirement healthcare costs as everyone else.
Hotels Craft Experiences, Hope for Social Media Buzz
June 26th 2015It's not just the new "lifestyle" brands--Moxy, Canopy, Hyatt Centric--that lure guests by creating experiences. Marriott, Fairmont, and other major hotel companies as well as many luxury properties also pitch packages and options to remember, or rather, to Tweet about.
BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds ACA Subsidies
June 25th 2015In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld nationwide subsidies for people who meet income qualifications and buy insurance on a federal or state marketplace. The plaintiffs had argued the subsidies were only authorized for state-run exchanges.
10 Tips for Becoming a Resilient Doctor
June 24th 2015Survey after survey show that most of today's practicing doctors have become tired, irritable, and cynical about their once august profession. And why shouldn't they be? These strategies will help physicians get the most out of the challenging profession.