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.
    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.

    Estate planning

    October 8, 2025
    How to develop an estate planning strategy to deal with your assets in the event of your death. Estate planning involves developing a strategy to deal with your assets after…

    Legacy or liability? Planning a smooth wealth transfer

    July 7, 2025
    Australians inherited an estimated $150 billion in 2024, an increase of more than 70 per cent in a decade, according to a JBWere report.i It’s a number that’s predicted to…

    5 common financial mistakes to avoid during a crisis

    August 11, 2020
    The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is playing havoc with finances for many households. In an ideal world, the financial boost should be enough and assumes that everyone was…

    Family trusts under ATO scrutiny

    July 13, 2020
    Family trusts have stood the test of time as a means of protecting family and business wealth, and managing the distribution of trust income in a tax-effective way. But the…

    Making your wishes known

    July 13, 2020
    While Australia’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was among the best in the world, the speed and spread of the illness underlined just how fragile life can be. It was…
    Gold Coast Financial Adviser

    Caring for family with a will

    October 9, 2019
    Few of us like to think about death, let alone plan for it. But far from being morbid, getting your affairs in order and drawing up a Will is one…

    Planning for the future of a special needs child

    October 9, 2018
    While estate planning is essential for any parent, it takes on additional significance for the parents of a child with special needs. One of your biggest concerns is probably planning…

    Super and inheritance: making your wishes known

    July 3, 2018
    People often think their superannuation will be treated as part of their estate when they die and distributed according to their Will, but that’s not the case. Unless you have…

    Tax and the super afterlife

    May 3, 2017
    Death and taxes are never pleasant topics to think about, but a little careful consideration now could save the people who will inherit your superannuation savings a big tax bill.
    Succession planning, estate planning

    Wealth transfer is a family matter

    July 5, 2016
    It’s often said that it is better to give with a warm heart, but divesting assets while you are alive may not be the best way to pass on your…

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