Media Release: Darren Howlin to join Australian Advice Network Asset Management as Independent investment committee member Centaur Financial Services, as a foundation member of the Australian Advice Network, the Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) in which Centaur operates under, is proud to advise we have grown our investment committee team under AAN Asset Management. AAN…
Paving the way to an election… Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s first budget signals a return to surplus for the first time in 12 years. Highlights from the budget include: Bigger tax cuts A boost to regulation and compliance in the wake of the Banking Royal Commission Healthcare and welfare investment, and Support for older Australians through…
Even the most productive amongst us is prone to procrastination at times. So, what can we do about it? And how can we make sure it’s not getting in the way of us achieving our goals? Understanding the mental mechanisms at play is a good place to start. At the core of procrastination is impulsiveness….
What started as an issue few people understood and even fewer cared about has suddenly become a flashpoint for self-funded retirees as we head into a federal election. Yes, we’re talking about cash refunds of franking credits. Even if you’re not directly affected it’s worth paying attention, because it’s an $8 billion issue that affects…
In this issue: How to keep ahead of the yield curve Making the most of a windfall Navigating love and money After one of the hottest summers on record, many Australians will welcome Autumn and the opportunity to be more active outdoors and perhaps get busy in the garden. There will be no let-up in…
US Interest rates have been making headlines in recent months, but do they really matter to Australian investors? The short answer is they do, a lot. Changes in US interest rate settings have made a big impact on investment returns from bonds and shares over the past year, while uncertainty about the future direction of…
Money makes the world go around. But when it comes to relationships, it can sometimes stop them in their tracks. Navigating love and money can be tricky, but it’s simpler when you learn to communicate about finances in an open and transparent manner. Sometimes easier said than done, we know, but with a few simple…
Who among us hasn’t daydreamed about receiving a windfall? In reality, people receive large sums of money in the form of inheritances, redundancy payouts and lottery wins all the time. Yet many soon find themselves back in their pre-windfall financial position. To take a recent example, 28-year-old Victorian Brodie Bond burned through a $220,000 inheritance…
It’s the nearing the end of Summer and most of us are already back from our Christmas breaks. If you’re feeling like that holiday glow didn’t last as long as you wanted, you’re not alone. New research indicates that the mental health benefits of a holiday fade quicker than a tan. It takes us just…
First-home buyers (and even second- and third-home buyers) are often baffled by the jargon used by real estate industry professionals. This can result in expensive misunderstandings unless you take the time to learn the lingo. Here are some frequently misunderstood terms and concepts you should familiarise yourself with before you begin searching for your dream…
When it comes to setting financial priorities, medium-term goals often suffer from middle child syndrome, not taken as seriously as the oldest or indulged as much as the youngest. The serious long-term goal of saving for retirement gets lots of attention, and rightly so. It’s super important. And next year’s trip to Bali will be…
In this issue: Don’t short-change your medium-term goals How to speak ‘real estatese’ Hanging on to that holiday feeling February is here and hopefully an end to January’s record-breaking heat across the country. There has also been a lot of heat on the global economic stage. The US shutdown may have ended but the trade…
Royal Commission The Royal Commission into banking, superannuation, and the financial services industry came out at 4.10pm today No doubt within our bubble of financial services all my conversations with peers will be around this, and the increasing education requirements (FASEA). I wanted to touch base as I think you will hear a bit about this…
Happy New Year to all our valued clients! Whether you are still relaxing on your summer break or back at work, we wish you and your families a happy and prosperous 2019. As a new year begins it is always valuable to look in the rear-view mirror at the year behind us to see how…
Sometimes, when thinking about your long-term financial goals, they can seem so big as to be insurmountable. But the truth is, those that achieve financial success don’t usually do so by encountering a sudden windfall. Rather, they have in place a set of small habits that allow them to work towards their dreams. And by…
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