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Whether interest rates will rise is no longer the question; it’s now a matter of by how much and how often. That’s potentially bad news for individual- and group-investment portfolio holders alike. The effect of rising interest rates will not likely reach draconian proportions as some analysts believe, but medical professionals at or near retirement should still proceed cautiously, as they are more vulnerable to choosing inappropriate alternatives.