5 Things Doctors Learn When They Stop Carrying Their Bank Card
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Here at Nitschke Nancarrow, we encourage our medical professional clients to challenge themselves in ways that empower them to make smarter financial decisions. Ready to try one of those challenges for yourself? Stop carrying your bank card.
‘Freelance’ Doctors: Pros and Cons of Working as a Locum
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‘Locum doctors’ (also known as Locum Tenens doctors) are usually ‘freelance’ doctors who experience the world of medicine in a very different way compared with full-time doctors. They trade in the routine of employment for the flexibility of substituting for others who are off because of illness, maternity leave or holiday.
Medical Observer: Doctors in ATO’s Sights
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Nitschke Nancarrow managing partner Kym Nitschke spoke to the Medical Observer about how splitting income could get the Australian Tax Office’s attention.
Leadership Tips For Young Doctors
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Are you a young doctor looking to carve out a role as a leader in your clinic or field? Being a real leader doesn’t come easy. But these tips will help get you there faster.
What Doctors Need to Know About Novated Leases
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Novated leases can be a big help to some doctors, but not a great idea for others. How about you? Medical accountant Kym Nitschke explains what you need to know.
Doctors: Should You Charge a Gap?
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Medical specialists and private practice doctors who charge a gap for their services are being blamed by some for the downturn in Australians seeking basic medical care. But as a medical professional with a business to run, you’ve got increasing expenses to cover.
What You Need to Know About Medical Indemnity Insurance
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How much do you know about medical indemnity insurance? In this article for doctors, we’ll bring you up to speed.
Key Estate Planning Considerations for Doctors
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It’s not easy for most people to contemplate their own mortality. As a doctor, you are perhaps more aware than others about how fragile human life is than most. That’s why you want to make sure your family will be cared for and your wishes honoured in the event of your own passing. Don’t put […]
How Much Should a Young Doctor Contribute to Super Each Year?
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You’re just getting started out in your new career as a doctor. You’re young, you’ve got student debts to worry about and you’re distracted by the myriad of new responsibilities on your plate. Now’s not the time to be thinking about retirement. Or is it? Medical accountant Kym Nitschke shows how contributing the right amount […]
Is a Trust Just a Tax Loophole For Doctors?
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There’s a commonly-held belief that trusts are simply a way for the wealthy to get away with shielding their income from taxes. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth, as medical accountant Kym Nitschke explains.