Building wealth in diversity
October 9, 2019
What a difference a year makes. In recent months, Australian shares hit a record high, the Aussie dollar dipped to levels not seen since the GFC and interest rates were…
Positives and Negatives of Negative Gearing
October 9, 2019
Negatively gearing an investment property is viewed by many Australians as a tax effective way to get ahead. According to Treasury, more than 1.9 million people earned rental income in…
Making the most of falling interest rates
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….
Jump and celebrate !! We have been able to negotiate further savings for you
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…
Dollar Cost Averaging
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 powerful risk reduction…
Artificial intelligence – the future of finance
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…
Lowering the Cost of Delivering Financial Advice
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…
Media Release: Independent Investment Committee Member Announcement
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 Australian Advice Network, the Australian…
Franking credits on the chopping board
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…
How to keep ahead of the yield curve
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…
Small steps add up
January 15, 2019
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…
Financial Rules to live by in 2019
January 15, 2019
Australia has enjoyed almost three decades of economic sunshine. But it’s worth remembering that dark clouds can appear without warning over both individuals and economies. You may have little control…
2018 Year in Review
January 15, 2019
Investors started 2018 full of hope, with the global economy and financial markets in good shape, but by year’s end they were uncertain and a little anxious about what lay…
How to Talk with Children about Money
October 8, 2018
One of the big issues we speak with clients about is their children relationship with money. The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) this year for Financial Planning week decided…
10 Years Ago – The Global Financial Crisis
October 3, 2018
Thinking about the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) still puts shivers down my spine and it not something I will ever forget. We have learned the lessons of the GFC in…
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