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5 September 2023Income protection – what you should know — by bongiorno group
If – heaven forbid – you are struck down by illness or worse, you would want the peace of mind that you and your family’s financial situation doesn’t also take an ill turn. That’s where an income protection policy is worth exploring, as a safeguard to those times of crisis. Mitch McKeown and Ricky […]
29 August 2023Depersonalising disputes for better outcomes — by bongiorno group
Issues between individuals in the workplace can sometimes turn into disputes, with both parties at logger heads if left unresolved. According to John Ryan, Senior Workplace Relations Advisor with AMA Victoria, disputes between doctors and management most typically include rates of pay and hours of work, performance management, and disciplinary matters. John Ryan explains […]
22 August 2023Enterprise bargaining agreements: how do they affect you? — by bongiorno group
Workers across all industries, are subject to different rules, contracts and industrial awards. Where, then, does an enterprise bargaining agreement fit in – particularly in relation to medical professionals? To shine some light on the complexities is John Ryan, Senior Workplace Relations Advisor with AMA Victoria. John discusses with Tony Bongiorno, Director of the Bongiorno […]
15 August 2023New practice – beware the false ‘tax honeymoon’ — by bongiorno group
When you first start a private practice or first receive payments through your own Australian Business Number, the tax you’re required to pay is not obvious and it’s not immediate. It feels as if, you’re on some kind of tax-free honeymoon. That’s according to the Bongiorno Group’s Director Jim Tsirtsakis. Be careful, he warns, as […]
8 August 2023Investment in property – key things to consider — by bongiorno group
Whether you’re looking to invest in apartments, units, or houses, or if you want to renovate, or build from scratch, you need to understand what your objectives are. That’s according to 1Group Property Advisory Director, Julian Muldoon, who discusses with Bongiorno Group Nick Fennessy the major things you should consider when investing in property. […]
1 August 2023Salary packaging to reduce your tax — by bongiorno group
Salary packaging is an important way to reduce tax. To explain why, we hear from the Bongiorno Group’s Matthew Homewood and Mitch McKeown. The Money Doctors Is proudly brought to you by leading financial services organisation the Bongiorno Group – the preferred choice for medical and dental professionals. For more information, please call […]
25 July 2023Important issues with buying a room — by bongiorno group
One of the biggest decisions for any a medical professional is buying a room. There are many things to consider, including the location, the business strategy, financing, and so on. To discuss the ins and outs is the Bongiorno Group’s Director, Jim Tsirtsakis, and 1Group Property Advisory Director, Julian Muldoon. The Money Doctors Is […]
18 July 2023What insurance is right for me? — by bongiorno group
There’s so much to think about as a junior doctor. You’ve always got more to learn about your profession, as well as the financial pathway in your career. On top of all that is considering what insurance is right for you. It’s an important topic – and to help guide you through it is the […]
11 July 2023Should you pay your HECS sooner? — by bongiorno group
An important consideration for a lot of junior doctors is the impact inflation is having on their HECS debts. The big question is whether they should consider trying to re-pay earlier. The Bongiorno Group’s associate directors Vanessa Smith and Ricky Caldow explore the issue, including the loan’s indexation with inflation. The Money Doctors […]
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