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  • Meet Peter & Denise
    September 11, 2026
    Backstory Peter and Denise had lived in the same four-bedroom home in Burleigh for twenty-six years. The kids were long gone, but the mortgage was too, and the house had…

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  • Estate & Intergenerational Planning
    Die With Zero: The Retirement Book That Flips the Script
    September 11, 2026
    I meet a lot of retirees who’ve done everything right. Paid off the house. Built a healthy super balance. Never missed a contribution. And they still can’t bring themselves to…

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  • Your Pension Is About to Change. here’s What to Check.
    September 11, 2026
    Twice a year, on 20 March and 20 September, the Age Pension resets. Payment rates move, income and asset test thresholds shift, and, less visibly, so do the deeming rates…

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  • The $3 Million Super Tax Is Now Live
    September 1, 2026
    For years, the idea of a new tax on big super balances has been a headline waiting to happen. It first surfaced back in 2023 as a rough sketch of…

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  • Thirty years. What will you do with them?
    June 9, 2026
    Think back to your first 30 years — everything you built, learned, experienced. The people you met. The risks you took. The life you created. Now imagine you get the chance to do another 30.

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  • Investing for the Next Generation
    June 9, 2026
    For many, the goal of investing includes a legacy that supports your children and grandchildren for decades to come. But one of the greatest risks to that legacy can be the challenge of dealing with sudden wealth… without preparation, sometimes the result is family tension, poor decisions or erosion of wealth.

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  • The art of leaning into winter
    June 9, 2026
    Winter on the Gold Coast isn’t exactly Siberia. But even here, the shorter days, cooler evenings, and quieter pace can creep up on you — and not always in a good way. If you’ve been feeling a little flat lately, you’re not imagining it. It’s seasonal, it’s common, and there’s plenty you can do about it.

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  • Finding your flow in thirds the 3-3-3 productivity hack
    June 9, 2026
    If your to-do list feels like it’s winning, you’re not alone. For years, hustle culture told us that long hours meant progress. The reality? Most people just ended up tired, distracted, and no further ahead. There’s a better way. And it’s simpler than you’d think.

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  • EOFY is closer than you think. Here’s what to do before 30 June.
    June 9, 2026
    Tax time has a way of sneaking up on you. The good news is there’s still time to make some smart moves before 30 June — but not much of it. Here’s what’s worth thinking about right now…

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  • The Budget changed the rules on property. Here’s what investors need to know.
    June 9, 2026
    The Treasurer flagged the end of negative gearing for newly purchased investment properties and the removal of the 50% CGT discount — two pillars that have underpinned Australian property investment strategy for decades. So what does it actually mean? And should you panic?

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  • Centaur Financial Services team discussing EOFY opportunities for PAYG, Solo traders, business owners and retirees
    EOFY 2026 Checklist for employees, sole-traders, business owners and retirees
    May 7, 2026
    A plain-English EOFY 2026 checklist for PAYG employees, sole traders, company/trust owners and retirees.

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  • Retirees enjoying their freedom on a holiday
    Conquering FORO: The Fear of Running Out in Retirement
    May 6, 2026
    FORO (the fear of running out) is one of the biggest psychological hurdles in retirement. Here’s why it costs more than money, and what to do about it.

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