Bill Schu

As you plan for retirement, you'll need to set a series of expectations about what kind of money you'll have and what kind of lifestyle you'll need to fund. However, it's also important to expect the unexpected.

Estimates show that 1 in 10 dentists is likely to face some sort of liability claim over the course of their career. Finding the right insurer and the right policy for you isn't always easy, but it is a necessary evil.

Many people are less diligent about pursuing good dental health than they are about their health in general, perhaps due to a lack of appreciation of all the things that can go wrong when dental care inertia sets in. The same can be true for investors.

No matter your profession, financial concerns are often front and center. But dentists and other healthcare professionals face some challenges unique to their profession.

Mistakes can prove costly to your practice, particularly when you don't know you're making them. Here are four common mis-steps to avoid.

If you're planning to get married soon, you need to take a number of financial steps in order to ensure your union starts off on the right financial footing.

As a dentist, you have a lot of tools at your disposal. But the most important tool to your business, the one you can't do without if you're going to be successful, is communication.

You don't have to be a digital or social media savant to have a productive presence in the medium.

Having a basic understanding of terms like "small cap" and "large cap" is key if you want to ensure your investments line up with your financial objectives.

A research report based on Facebook data sheds light on the spending habits and financial practices of young adults.

You may be the quarterback of your dental practice, but it takes the coordinated effort of the entire staff to achieve your practice's goals.

Dentists in private practice are more than just healthcare providers. They're also business leaders. If the latter doesn't come naturally, follow these tips.

Are You a Dental Historian? Take our quick quiz to see if you can identify these famous dentists!

You've probably heard of the concept of "paying yourself first." But have you truly considered its potential impact on your budget? Here's a primer.

Officially, the deadline for filing individual income tax returns is almost three months away. However, there are several good reasons to turn your attention to taxes now.

A new year is a great time to start saving for your children's education, even if you're still paying off your own. These simple steps will get you started.

If you've made a budget, you're on the right track to financial security. However, a budget is only helpful if it's tethered to reality. Use this guide to evaluate your spending plan.

By the nature of their profession, dentists play an important role in their communities. But volunteering can expand a dentist's impact.

In Part 2 of our series, we look at three more investor malfeasance warning signs that ought to raise red flags.

For dentists, thinking about relocating can be daunting, because part of what defines you is your location. But what if... ? Where would you go if you could?

Investing is complicated and dentists are busy. So it's easy to get complacent when keeping tabs on your finances. Here are three signs you might should keep a closer eye on your advisor.

As you move through your career and pay off your student loans, you'll likely find your paychecks are increasing in size. Follow these tips to ensure you can enjoy your money without neglecting your savings.

Like it or not, dentistry is a business. And while making the bottom line add up is critical, so, too is ensuring patients have the kind of experience that keeps them coming back.

As we ease into 2016, it's a good time to mark your calendar for periodic check-ups and financial milestones.

As you ease back into work following the holiday season, take some time to ensure your 2016 begins with smart financial decisions.

A new report shows the ultra rich have a hard time maintaining their status. But don't fret too much for the billionaires.

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce an increase in short-term interest rates on Wednesday. Here's what that would (and wouldn't) mean for you.

Entertaining can be anything but entertaining. How many of us stress ourselves out about planning and hosting a great holiday gathering, to the point where we can't enjoy our own party? This year can be different! I present to you five foolproof tips for having more fun at your own holiday gathering being this year.

The end of the year is a good time to revisit that budget, see how it worked last year, and make adjustments for 2016. Here are a few tips to get you started and then keep on track.

Was 2015 the year you swore you'd get your finances in order? Update your patient scheduling systems and electronic health records? Pay down that dental school debt, start the college savings plans for the children, max out on that 401(k)? Whether or not your met your goals, here are some things to consider as we near the end of the year.