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July Economic News

July Economic News

Published: July 2, 2019
Your financial well-being and plans for the future can be impacted by various economic events, so below is a video to assist you to stay up to date with the latest...
Time for an annual tune-up?

Time for an annual tune-up?

Published: July 2, 2019
We don’t think twice about taking our car in for a regular tune up. Why? Because we know it’s going to mean our car runs at its best and saves unexpected problems down the track. It...
3 ways to lift retirement income

3 ways to lift retirement income

Published: July 2, 2019
Aussies are living 10 years longer than we did 50 years ago; we are also staying fit and active well into retirement. Expectations of retirement are also higher, whether that be overseas...
Making the most of falling interest rates

Making the most of falling interest rates

Published: July 2, 2019
The Reserve Bank’s decision to cut official interest rates is good news for anyone with a mortgage or hoping to buy their first home, but presents a challenge for savers. Whatever your...
Jump and celebrate !! We have been able to negotiate further savings for you

Jump and celebrate !! We have been able to negotiate further savings for you

Published: June 24, 2019
The end of financial year is fast approaching and we wanted to share some good news in regards to fee reductions we have negotiated for you. You may remember we have talked about the...

Dollar Cost Averaging

Published: June 10, 2019
Dollar cost averaging is an alternative strategy to investing a lump sum. Using this approach you invest a set amount at regular intervals over time. This method of investing can be a...
Cruising through the finish line

Cruising through the finish line

Published: May 27, 2019
Tax tips for EOFY The end of financial year can sometimes feel like a race to the finish. To help you cruise through the finish line come June 30, we’ve prepared a handy list of tips...
Tax Alert – June 2019

Tax Alert – June 2019

Published: May 27, 2019
Tax deductions face greater scrutiny With the end of the financial year only weeks away, the ATO has announced that one of its key areas of focus this financial year-end will be rental...
Election 2019: A vote for continuity in an uncertain world

Election 2019: A vote for continuity in an uncertain world

Published: May 27, 2019
The Liberal/National Party Coalition has been returned to government, as Australians chose continuity over change and cautious economic management over Labor’s ambitious reform...
Artificial intelligence – the future of finance

Artificial intelligence – the future of finance

Published: May 7, 2019
We often like to think of artificial intelligence as some fantasy of the distant future, the stuff of sci-fi movies. But the reality is, it’s already here. From flight comparison websites...
The power of a mentor

The power of a mentor

Published: May 7, 2019
Over the course of a lifetime we have people around us who support and guide us. Initially it’s our parents, then as we get older it extends to teachers and coaches. Even when we enter...
How to spot a scam

How to spot a scam

Published: May 7, 2019
Con artists make entertaining subjects for Hollywood scriptwriters (think The Wolf of Wall Street, Ocean’s Eleven and Catch Me If You Can), but there’s nothing enjoyable about being...
How much super is enough?

How much super is enough?

Published: May 7, 2019
Most of us dream of the day we can stop working and start ticking off our bucket list. Whether you dream of cruising Alaska, watching the sun rise over Uluru, improving your golf handicap...
The Major Parties’ Superannuation and Tax Policies

The Major Parties’ Superannuation and Tax Policies

Published: April 26, 2019
The federal election has been called for May 18 and both major parties have outlined their superannuation and tax policies. With the federal election only weeks away many of our clients...
Lowering the Cost of Delivering Financial Advice

Lowering the Cost of Delivering Financial Advice

Published: April 10, 2019
Whilst the Banking Royal Commission was making headlines earlier in the year and for much of last year, our team have been crunching numbers, and now that the data is in, we can’t help...
Media Release: Independent Investment Committee Member Announcement

Media Release: Independent Investment Committee Member Announcement

Published: April 10, 2019
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...
The mental mechanics of procrastination

The mental mechanics of procrastination

Published: April 2, 2019
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?...
Franking credits on the chopping board

Franking credits on the chopping board

Published: April 2, 2019
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...
How to keep ahead of the yield curve

How to keep ahead of the yield curve

Published: March 5, 2019
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...
Navigating Love & Money

Navigating Love & Money

Published: March 5, 2019
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...
Making the most of a windfall

Making the most of a windfall

Published: March 5, 2019
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....
Hanging on to that holiday feeling

Hanging on to that holiday feeling

Published: February 13, 2019
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...
How to speak ‘real estatese’

How to speak ‘real estatese’

Published: February 13, 2019
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...
Don’t short change your medium term goals

Don’t short change your medium term goals

Published: February 13, 2019
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...

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