S’mores around the campfire, cannonballs in the pool — vacation homes can be used for many things. Owners may even be able to claim charitable-giving tax breaks related to their properties. But the rules are tricky, and the circumstances must be just right. We explore some of the pertinent details.

Effective fiscal policies are vital to prevent “revenue leakage” in your medical practice. This happens when services are underbilled, claims are denied, reimbursements fall short of contracted rates or patient balances go uncollected. Here are four ways to tighten up your business practices and preserve your financial well-being.

When you think of great dealmakers, you may imagine tough moguls — the kind of business people who seem to never back down. But some of the best negotiators know that successful deals leave both sides satisfied they’ve made a deal that benefits their businesses. This article lists 12 ways to become a better negotiator using compromise and concession.