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The Doctor’s Lounge | BFD Podcast - your go-to space for real conversations about the business side of medicine.Each episode brings together expert voices and real-world insights across finance, HR, legal, education and leadership – all tailored to Australian doctors, GPs,…
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The Lending Advantage Most Doctors Are Leaving on the Table (opens the original)
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Banks view doctors as low-risk, meaning access to 95% LVR (Loan-to-Value Ratio) loans with LMI (Lenders Mortgage Insurance) waivers - saving you tens of thousands in Lenders Mortgage Insurance. But most doctors miss this: as your LVR improves over time, you could qualify for significantly better rates but only if you're proactive. In this conversation with Sam Taylor from BFD Finance, we break down how banks assess risk, fixing vs. variable, and what the current market means for doctors.
Are You Financially Behind? You Might Be Surprised. (opens the original)
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In a volatile financial climate, many doctors feel like they're falling behind. In this clip, financial planner Shaun from NOR Financial explains why a holistic view can instantly relieve stress. He also shares a powerful story of helping a client save $40,000 on their annual insurance premiums.
Are Doctors a 'Risk' to Banks? (opens the original)
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To a bank, a doctor's career path can look like a red flag. Constant rotations between hospitals, shifting states, and the jump from a PAYG registrar to a self-employed fellow can scream "instability" to a credit assessor. In this segment of The Doctors' Lounge, finance expert Jessica Clausen from BFD Finance explains why that's a flawed perspective. She breaks down how a doctor's complex income (from overtime and rural loadings to locum work) is often misunderstood by lenders who crave predicta
Super Fund Insurance: The Hidden Risk for Doctors (opens the original)
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Most doctors assume their superannuation provides adequate insurance, but default cover often leaves them dangerously exposed. Financial planner Thomas Rutter reveals why "any occupation" policies can be catastrophic for medical specialists, how benefit periods might be limited to just two years, and why doctors' high earning capacity makes underinsurance a critical risk. Discover the gaps in your coverage before it's too late.
Navigating Practice Sustainability: Medicare Changes, Corporate Challenges, and the Future of Independent Clinics (opens the original)
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In this insightful episode of the Doctors' Lounge podcast, Dr. April Armstrong discusses the critical challenges facing Australian medical practices today. She explores how recent Medicare rebate increases fall short of health inflation, the impact of government-funded bulk billing clinics on private practice, and why smaller family-run practices are at risk of corporate acquisition. Dr. Armstrong also shares her vision for BFD's expansion into coaching, international conferences, and specialise
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