If you’ve ever asked yourself “Should I just pay off my HECS debt early?”, you’re not alone. It’s a super common question—especially when you see that lump sum just sitting there. But here’s the thing: in most cases, you’re better off just letting it chip away every year through your tax return.


Think you’re already getting the most out of your tax return? Think again...There’s a little-known strategy that savvy Australians are quietly using to legally reduce their tax bill and it’s hiding in plain sight.


Running your own medical practice can be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do. You’ve got the freedom to shape how you care for patients, build a team, and create a workplace culture you believe in. But there’s a side to practice ownership that medical school doesn’t prepare you for: money management. And one of the trickiest parts? Cash flow.


After years of medical school, internships, registrar training, and specialist exams, doctors in Australia finally reach the point where the financial rewards start flowing. Compared to the average Australian worker, a doctor’s income is well above the norm. According to the Australian Tax Office (ATO), medical professionals consistently sit among the highest income earners in the country. With that higher income comes choices — and often, temptations.


For years, getting into the property market has felt impossible for many first home buyers.Saving a deposit big enough to satisfy the banks — all while rents skyrocket and living costs keep rising — has been a constant uphill battle. So when the government announces an expansion to its 5% deposit scheme, it sounds like the breakthrough everyone has been waiting for.