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Smart financial moves are actually much more basic than most people think. Here's a list of financial keys to live and thrive by.

In Episode 6 of The Alemian File, retirement expert David Alemian looks at how taxes can become a retirement killer. This video is part of his series on

Millions of mothers were given flowers on Sunday in celebration of Mother's Day. But beautiful blooms don't have to be an occasional delight. These 10 plants are as easy to care for as they are beautiful.

Sand dunes, butterflies, and film industry "artifacts" highlight a trip to Pismo Beach and Oceano. The coastal region offers a range of activities, history lessons, and good food.

The traditional idea of financing retirement with a "3-legged stool" of personal savings, a workplace retirement plan, and Social Security income is no longer sufficient, according to a new study. The shift is causing most workers to re-think their definition of retirement.

National Nurses' Week comes to a close on Tuesday. Nursing has always been a critical part of the medical industry, and demand for nurses is expected to continue to rise in the coming decades. These states offer the best work environments for nurses.

As healthcare reform brings millions of newly insured patients into a system that already sees shortages in primary care physicians and select specialties, we need to be smarter in how we communicate and interact.

If there is a bottom line for physicians contemplating their meaningful use future and the financial considerations intertwined, it is not necessarily that they should stay the course and keep attesting or not.

This week's list of must-read news stories includes a look at some of the top medical apps for physicians, a startling report about violence against physicians in India, and a shift in the Vatican's thinking on abortions.

That fantasy travel connection-the one in which you bond across cultures by dining with a local who tells you about the trendy shops and secret restaurants-is easy to arrange. To set up the scene, dig into the new meal sharing services, the latest offerings of the sharing economy.

Take your medicine. Don't take your medicine. Either way, it's big business.

One almost laughable example of a myth that permeates administrative types particularly is, "Once we have computerized medical practices, paper will disappear." See, you are smiling already.

Despite gains for the month of April, the US markets have not been supported by strong economic fundamentals. Weaknesses in growth and the labor sector have come as a disappointment, compounded by other dismal economic reports. Most gains are a result of strong earnings and this may be a good time to look at investments abroad.

In North America and Europe, passports offer citizens the opportunity to see the world, learn about other cultures, and create connections. But African and Middle Eastern passports offer far less opportunities to their holders, whether because of poor government relations or newly established borders.

Doctors and lawyers have not always been the best of friends. But, when it comes to creating value through the deployment of innovation, they need to bury the hatchet.

Collecting can satisfy a number of needs, from social interaction to intellectual stimulation. A new study sheds light on the economic value of the practice.

Medical groups and physicians have been donating tens of millions of dollars to political campaigns in recent years. Yet, doctors are still fighting for a seat at the table.

An orthopedic surgeon pushes the limits of what's possible as he practices on the cutting edge of knee repair. Meanwhile, he pushes his patients to raise their own expectations of what they're capable of.

Financial advisors who specialize in working with physicians face a number of personality types, each with their own financial strengths and weaknesses. Here are a few of the most common types.

Your job as a medical entrepreneur is to kill your idea early and often.

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.

A new study finds nurses lack confidence in their handling of financial matters, despite the fact they're generally doing a pretty good job.

When it comes to retirement, most people go to Las Vegas first, because Wall Street is the largest casino in the world.

Lompoc is an out-of-the-way destination on California's coast, known more for its penitentiary than its tourism. However, the city's got a charm all its own, punctuated by a collection of historic murals.

A new report highlights the wide range in charges for particular procedures, de pending on where the procedure is performed. These 9 states had the highest average costs for common procedures.

Some medical groups are allowing patients online access to electronic medical record (EMR) notes taken by their doctors. Many hope access to doctors' notes will improve patient compliance and outcomes. However, the practice raises a number of issues.

Physician extenders, the term used to describe a healthcare provider who is not a physician but who performs medical activities that might typically be performed by one, have helped address the healthcare needs of an ever-increasing number of patients. But, have they opened the door to added legal risks and malpractice?

A new survey finds physicians are shifting their political loyalties. Meanwhile, doctors in one US city are testing the effect of prescribing outdoor time for patients with chronic mental illness and the overweight. Those stories highlight this week's list of must-read news articles for physicians.

A new study found 1 in 5 people who were age 85 or older when they died had no assets left apart from their homes, and 12% had no assets left at all, only income from sources such as Social Security or pensions.

Scientists, engineers, health professionals, and business people can't be forced to have an entrepreneurial mindset, any more than someone can be forced to have a surgical mindset. It's hard wired.