Market Madness
“How’s your bracket?” I hear this question a lot this time of year. I suppose it’s common in an Ortho practice year round, but this month it means only one thing to most people: March Madness. With all the talk of statistics, analysis and everyone trying to pick winning teams, I’m reminded of a question [...]
Stress testing a dentist’s investment portfolio
On Monday of this week, 19 of our nation’s largest banks were faced with dire circumstances: a 50% drop in the stock market, 13% unemployment and a 21% decline in housing. Earlier that same day, a client sat in our conference room for his review meeting faced with his own anxious dilemma: it’s time to [...]
Common financial mistakes that dentists make
Last week we held an event for local dentists to discuss a few important factors that impact the quality of a dentist’s retirement. Our event sponsors, Mantyla McReynolds and US Bank, provided specialists to talk specifically about fraud and embezzlement inside of a dental practice. There were great questions regarding practice financing, buying vs. leasing, [...]
How should I lease my car?
THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: I want to lease my next car, but all of the programs seem confusing. What should I look for when I’m comparing lease programs to make sure I get a good deal? OUR ANSWER: Not everyone is a good lease candidate, but if you are, keep this formula in mind while you’re shopping: High [...]




