Closing the Bank of Mom and Dad
Get your adult children’s hands out of your wallet.
Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft
Unfortunately, physicians are not immune to the growing threat of identity theft and data breaches. Check out our guide to keeping your personal information secure.
Finding a Financial Planner
Everyone wants a trustworthy financial planner, but how to find one? Here’s your guide to asking the right questions.
Retirement Funds 101
How to choose the right fund that will secure your retirement.
Exit Strategies for Physicians
Thinking of leaving your practice? Plan ahead to avoid problems with malpractice insurance, non-compete clauses, and other issues.
Emergency Investing
Are you prepared for a personal financial emergency? Theories abound on how big your back-up stash should be. Here’s how much you should be putting away at each stage of your career.
Understanding Unusual Investments
Are exotic investment vehicles right for you? Here’s the scoop on what to watch for as you consider unconventional ways to invest your money.
Planning for Possible Health Problems
How much disability and long-term care insurance should you have? With retirement looking farther away in this tough economy, it’s time to make sure you are sufficiently covered.
Investing With Friends and Family
Going into business with friends may seem like a great idea. Physicians are often asked to help fund a startup business. But these ventures often disappoint, and when they do, relationships can be ruined.
From Employee to Partner … and Back
Evaluating a partnership offer has been complicated by the recession. Is ownership still worth it?
Real Estate: The New Investment Realities
Remember when real estate was a can’t-miss investment? Those days may be over, but your home is still an important piece of your portfolio.
Repaying Medical School Debt
With more of today's young doctors starting their careers deeply in debt for medical school, there are ways to dig out and come out on top.
Should You Own Your Building?
With prices low, it may seem like a great time to buy your office space. Be wary; the advantages to ownership, while real, are balanced with disadvantages and risk. Make sure your eyes are open.
How No t to Invest
The biggest blunders of affluent investors - and how to avoid them.
Trading Stocks on Your Own
Playing the market without a broker is risky. Is it worth the gamble?
Your Money: Do You Have Enough Insurance?
What kinds of insurance do you need - and how much? We answer the eternal questions.
Your Money: Wealth Protection 101
You may not feel wealthy, but a six-figure income makes you vulnerable to threats. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Your Money: Building Your Team
Our physician-focused personal finance column returns by popular demand. This month: How to build just the right team of advisers.