It’s the most wonderful time of year and holiday shopping is in full swing. It’s a time when we think about the dreams and wishes of others and day dream about what it will be like to see the smiles on their faces when “they” open up the gift they’ve always wanted. It’s an amazing… Continue Reading 3 dental savings tips for 2017
At least 70 percent of people over 65 will need long-term care services and support at some point in their lives according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Long-term care or LTC insurance is an important coverage that provides valuable support and financial resources that help cover the cost of extended care you… Continue Reading The benefits of long-term care insurance
WDA.org is home to countless resources for dentists throughout the state, including for the Give Kids A Smile® program. Since its launch in 2003, this program has provided more than $9 million in care to over 70,500 Wisconsin youngsters. Look to WDA.org for help in running the GKAS® program in your community: https://blog.wda.org/dental-professionals/gkas The website… Continue Reading GKAS® materials updated
In dental school, it can feel like you are drinking from a fire hose sometimes. Once you graduate and get a job, you may feel like you’ve made it. But, the same feeling can creep up when you are new in your career. So much information is thrown at you at such a high rate… Continue Reading Nuts ‘n’ bolts of managing debt, wealth and your practice for new dentists
A blog post from Sept. 8 provided information on a new Department of Labor rule set to increase the minimum salary level for exempt employees effective Dec. 1, 2016. This final overtime rule will likely NOT go into effect Dec. 1 as expected. A preliminary injunction was granted by a federal judge Nov. 22 delaying… Continue Reading Overtime rule delayed
*Please note that this is a depiction of the 2017 WDAJ-Now 2.0 app Beginning in January 2017, the Wisconsin Dental Association WDAJ-Now 2.0 app, will experience a drastic yet convenient change. Instead of four magazine-style publications, our app will provide news and information updates directly to your cellphone or tablet at least once a week.… Continue Reading WDAJ-Now 2.0 app is ‘new and improved’ for 2017
A Health Savings Account, or HSA, is a tax-exempt trust or custodial account your employees can set up with a qualified HSA trustee to pay or reimburse themselves for qualified medical expenses on a tax-free basis. Various programs, such as HSAs, are designed to give individuals tax advantages to offset health care costs. Several benefits… Continue Reading Key Health Savings Account (HSA) features for 2017
Dentists and office managers struggle with retaining good employees. Many practices are fortunate to have longevity with their staff. Other practices do not, and find it increasingly difficult to retain top talent. In speaking with industry experts, there are several things dental practices can do to ensure they retain staff and drive their practice forward.… Continue Reading 6 tips to help retain good employees
30 health care organizations express “significant concerns” to state lawmakers about two Assembly bills aimed at restricting future governor’s Medicaid administration authority. Continue Reading Wisconsin health care groups write letter regarding concerns
Refinancing student loans can feel like serious financial spring cleaning, but it doesn’t have to. At SoFi, we’re all about helping member dentists manage their money in ways that work best for them. To date, SoFi has refinanced $12+ billion in student loans for over 200,000 borrowers across the United States. Through our partnership, WDA… Continue Reading Five tips for refinancing dental school loans