Underinsurance in Australia: Why a Specialist Financial Adviser Is Essential for Doctors’ Life and Disability Cover

by BFD Financial Planning | Jul 28, 2025 | Financial advice for Doctors

As a medical professional, you dedicate your life to caring for others, but how often do you consider your own financial protection? Underinsurance can place you and your family in precarious situations during life’s most challenging moments. Without proper coverage,...

Easing Into The New Financial Year

by BFD Financial Planning | Jul 15, 2025 | Financial Planning & Advice

Now that we are comfortably and well into the new financial year 2026 (since 1st of July), it is time to give your financial goals a rethink and start afresh. Whether it is taking control of your savings, paying off your debt or making an intelligent investment, there...

The Crypto Landscape: An Ongoing Debate

by BFD Financial Planning | Apr 1, 2025 | Investments

Is Cryptocurrency Secure? Cryptocurrency presents a compelling opportunity. Its global reach and technological innovation have captivated everyday investors and financial enthusiasts alike, with many advocating for it as the future of money and monetary transactions....

Fundamentals of Intelligent Investing

by BFD Financial Planning | Aug 1, 2024 | Investments

There is no lack of information available on the internet – from tips and tricks on investing, to in-depth books on financial planning. But where do you begin? Who do you trust? We asked ourselves these very questions. Honestly, it can be hard to understand and...

Loan to Value Ratio (LVR) and other banking mysteries – a guide for Doctors

by Dr April Armstrong | Dec 18, 2016 | Advice, Banking, Borrowing money, Property

Many health professionals lack an understanding of the banking industry. Terms like ‘LVR’ are a mystery. As a result applications for finance become frustrating due to the paperwork and information that is required. The various loans, deposits, interest...