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Hugh recently chatted to Matt Johnson of The New Daily to talk about BNPL products and bad money habits. Excerpt below — Centaur Financial Services principal adviser Hugh Robertson told The New Daily that BNPL products can create bad money habits that become difficult to shake. Mr Robertson said these services facilitate “instant gratification” and can discourage consumers from…

Hugh recently chatted with Matt Johnson of The New Daily to weigh in on first-home buyers taking out large mortgages during COVID-19. Excerpt below — Although hikes of that magnitude are unlikely in the near term, Centaur Financial Services director Hugh Robertson said households should use long-term averages to decide whether they can afford a…

Hugh recently chatted to Matt Johnson of The New Daily to talk about Westpac’s decision to scrap its first-half dividend payment. Excerpt below — Centaur Financial Services director Hugh Robertson told The New Daily Westpac’s announcement signalled the “chickens had come home to roost” for self-funded retirees without diversified portfolios. “Retirees were [tolerating] the volatility…

Hugh recently chatted with Matt Johnson of The New Daily to discuss spending and surviving through COVID-19 Excerpt below — Centaur Financial Services director Hugh Robertson said now is a time for households to enter “survival mode” to shore up their finances, instead of ramping up non-essential spending. “It’s good to see people reacting appropriately…

Hugh recently chatted with Matt Johnson of The New Daily to give some frank advice on mortgages Excerpt below — Centaur Financial Services managing director Hugh Robertson said it was unsurprising more of his clients asked about refinancing since Australia’s coronavirus lockdown began. “When times get bad, we want to look at where all our…

Hugh recently chatted with Matt Johnson of The New Daily to weigh in on the redraw v offset account saga. Excerpt below — Centaur Financial Services managing director and financial adviser Hugh Robertson said the saga highlighted the low levels of financial literacy around both options. “If you talk to the majority of people, they…

Hugh chatted to AFA to share his big hairy audacious goal for 2019, his most recent high-five moment plus advice to his younger self! Why financial advice?   I always wanted to be in a meaningful industry which I believe ours is, and it gives me the ability to help people improve their lives. Plus,…

Hugh recently spoke with Tahn Sharpe from Professional Planner to give his thoughts on the role of the CFP designation. Excerpt below: —- Hugh Robertson, who runs Centaur Financial Services on the Gold Coast, says the CFP is as rewarding as it is difficult. “It’s a really tough thing to get through, but it’s great…