Tax planning is an essential aspect of financial management that requires careful consideration and strategic decision-making. One effective way to ensure optimal tax management is by engaging in regular tax planning meetings with your accountant at Walshs. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to collaborate, analyse, and develop personalised strategies to navigate the complexities of
If you’re the indecisive type, chances are you’ll run into a more than a few confusing crossroads when buying a new home. One of the choices that may leave you scratching your head is whether to take out an interest-only loan. A what loan? According to Walshs specialist mortgage broker Donna Sutherland, an interest-only loan
Dollar cost averaging (DCA) is a popular investment strategy amongst financial planners and investors alike that involves buying a fixed dollar amount of a particular investment at regular intervals over a period of time. The goal of this approach is to reduce the impact of short-term market fluctuations on your investment portfolio. DCA is a
Ensuring business success requires careful planning, strategic thinking, and effective execution. Here are some key tips that can help you increase your chances of success: Top tips: Develop a clear business plan: A comprehensive business plan outlines your goals, target market, marketing strategy, financial projections, and other key aspects of your business. Understand your market:
As a doctor, you have invested a lot of time and money in your education and training, and you want to make sure that your hard-earned income is well-managed. Real estate investing is one avenue that many doctors are increasingly turning to in order to grow their wealth and create passive income. But why should
HAVE YOUR AVO AND EAT IT TOO! Saving for a house deposit is the ultimate fun sponge, with many Australians sacrificing years of smashed avo to scrimp and save that hefty 20% deposit. But as a doctor, did you know Walshs has exclusive arrangements with banks to offer speciality deals for medical professionals, including 5%
As a newly self-employed doctor, there are a significant number of considerations that need to be worked through, for example; registering for GST, managing practice obligations, managing tax liabilities and finding new patients. Often, growing wealth at this time can be difficult or become a low priority. When moving into private practice, you become self-employed
Before you go knocking on the bank’s door for a million-dollar mortgage, it’s a wise idea to spend a few months boosting your borrowing power. That’s the word from Walshs Mortgage Broker Grace Lee, who says it’s possible to magnify your borrowing power – or the amount a lender will hand over – based on
Insurance might not always be front of mind, but it’s important to review your policies regularly to make sure you’ve got the right cover. Whatever your mix of cover — life, total and permanent disability, income protection and trauma — insurance can be an important part of protecting yourself and your family, now and into
Are you a stickler for a certain supermarket, or do you like to shop around for the best buys? Whether you’re an Aldi aficionado or a Coles crusader, sometimes it pays to scour the specials – and the same principle applies to your home loan. With interest rates and policies fluctuating between banks, it might
