Year: 2020

For good or ill, dentistry is a business, and your financial health matters nearly as much as the oral health of your patients. With a new year dawning, both businesses and individuals are starting to process their 2020 taxes. While taxes and tax preparation may seem like a chore, they’re…

Retirement is a major financial goal for most of us, the culmination of years of planning and dedication. Ideally retirement is one of the most rewarding stages of life, a time in which we can enjoy the fruits of decades of labor and explore hobbies, interests, and new adventures. Sadly,…

It only takes a single jarring moment to throw your life off the rails. While we all avoid thinking about the horrific and the impossible, accidents can happen and shatter your world. Disability can strike out of nowhere due to accident, medical emergency, or just age–by some estimates, one out…

2020 is drawing to a close, and while that likely evokes a wide range of emotions in most people there are some basic logistical realities we all have to deal with. Among these are the reset in dental benefits that happens in most insurance plans, which can wreak havoc with…

It’s never too early to start planning for a successful and comfortable retirement. As such, retirement planning is a complex thing, and there are many facets and aspects to consider when navigating your way towards retirement. Among these is the role of social security, which is often a significant financial…

There’s a lot on all of our minds as this year draws to a close, but in the last months of 2020 we shouldn’t lose sight of our dental benefits and how we can make the most of them. Most insurance companies reset their benefits and deductibles at the beginning…

Most Americans–80% plus–get married at some point in their lives. And for those who do, it’s likely both a big decision and a huge shift in their way of living. Amidst the joy of a pending or established marriage, it’s important to remember that your new union has implications for…

The initial phase of the economic restart has been quicker than expected, evidenced by the recent IMF’s upgrade to its global growth outlook. Yes, we have seen a rise in Covid-19 infections, but fatalities and hospitalizations have abated and a severe second wave seems less of a concern versus a…

Much has been made of the impact Millennials–now predominantly in their 30s–have had and are having on businesses and business marketing. Across a wide scope of industries businesses around the country have had to adopt different approaches in order to attract and retain Millennial customers, clients, and patients. This process…

Dental insurance is one of those things we all know we should have, but that many of us neglect. You may feel that you’re overall healthy and that you brush and floss regularly enough that you can get by without it. You may balk at the additional cost of a…

Our very own Dr. David Darab has published a book recently. ALWAYs and NEVERs: What 30 Years in Practice has Taught me and Continues to Teach me, is now available for download and purchase on Amazon. If you have a Kindle Subscription the book is free, otherwise it’s available for…

As the title suggests, this is a second in a two-part series, so we recommend reading or reviewing part one before continuing here. In Part 1, we discussed planning and preparation for potential civil unrest. Now in Part 2, we’ll delve into what to do if such an event is…