Personal Finance

Finite commodities such as natural resources have generally performed well during inflationary periods.

The AMT is a totally separate tax system with its own unique set of rules.

Q. As a solo practitioner, must I employ an answering service to take calls when the office is closed? Would an answering machine that directs calls to my pager or cell phone be sufficient?

Adding to the overall risk is the use of interest-only, adjustable-rate mortgages, which are hugely popular.

Foreign trusts are neutral for estate, gift, and income tax purposes for individuals residing in the United States.

Like many of my colleagues, you may be investing in an electronic medical record system in the near future. An essential aspect of this process is the development of a request for proposal (RFP), a checklist of your needs that will help determine which system is best for you.

If an employee is disappointed with the investments' performance, can I be held liable?

Two significant trends are having an impact on most urology practices today. First, most practices, including my own, are experiencing a decrease in reimbursement and rising overhead expenses. This ultimately translates to a decrease in net income.

Contributions to HSA accounts are made on a tax-deductible basis and can be made by the employee, employer, or both.

The Coalition for the Advancement of Prosthetic Urology is holding its Second Annual Congressional Advocacy Day Sept. 20 in Washington, DC.

Knowing when and how to turn work over to someone else is an art.

The government... created a tax break for those who purchased a lower-cost residence for their retirement years.

When the clinical outcome is not moving in the direction and within the time frame that you are anticipating, it is time to consult a colleague.

The major intent of bankruptcy reform is to require people who can well afford to make some payments toward their debt do so, while still affording them the right to have the rest of their debt erased.

Genetic factors may play a role in the pathophysiology of vaginal prolapse in women younger than 55 years, according to a study presented yesterday.

My advice to most doctors is to use a domain name ending in .com or .net.

I have heard there are many different ways to protect a physician's home in the event of a major malpractice suit. Which technique is the safest?

Washington--A controversy is brewing over whether Medicare should pay for erectile dysfunction drugs, which boiled over in the midst of heated discussions over the cost of the new Medicare drug benefit. Now estimated at $720 billion, the expected cost of the program is nearly double the government's original 2003 projections.

[Unit investment trusts] differ from mutual funds in that they are a collection of specific stocks or bonds not actively managed once they are purchased as an investment.

Keep in mind these important rules to avoid potential tax penalties.

Mumbai, India—More and more urologists are investing in heat-based treatment systems for BPH, and Thayne Larson, MD, a staff member with the Institute of Medical Research in Scottsdale, AZ, wants to make sure they're being smart shoppers.

Certain rules apply to the income the owner receives from renting the home and the expenses they incur from maintaining the home.

If you plan to make charitable contributions this year, consider donating long-term appreciated securities instead of cash.

While gold prices fell during the last U.S. bull market, they have come on strong due to global terrorism, war, and general market and world uncertainties.

Urology Associates of North Texas (UANT) has agreed to merge with a six-physician urology group in Forth Worth.