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.
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.
Retirement Income Options When Markets Are Volatile
May 5, 2026
Markets have lurched from one direction to another; interest rates have lifted faster than expected, with the possibility of more increases in the months ahead, and there’s no end in sight to the global uncertainty.
Your retirement. Your way. Your adventure.
November 5, 2025
Retirement has often been seen as a time to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of daily life. And for many, that’s the dream. But retirement is no longer…
Strategies for an unexpected retirement
September 6, 2025
The best time to start planning for retirement is yesterday. But the second-best time? Today. About two-thirds of Australians retire earlier than they anticipated because of unexpected events such as…
Before you retire
August 4, 2025
If you’re planning to retire, you need to consider: Special rules apply if you receive an employment termination payment, genuine redundancy payment or payments from an approved early retirement scheme….
Volunteering in retirement: finding purpose, structure, and joy
June 4, 2025
Retirement might be just around the corner, or maybe you’ve recently crossed that exciting threshold. You’ve worked hard for decades, and now ready to trade in the alarm clock for…
Is an SMSF right for you
February 4, 2021
As anyone who has joined the weekend crowd at Bunnings knows, Australians love DIY. And that same can-do spirit helps explain why 1.1 million Aussies choose to take control of…
Five tips for a better retirement
November 10, 2020
Retirement is an exciting time. It’s the long-awaited reward for a lifetime of work and, if you’ve planned it correctly, it heralds a life stage synonymous with relaxation and enjoyment….
Getting retirement plans back on track
September 15, 2020
After a year when even the best laid plans have been put on hold due to COVID-19, people who were planning to retire soon may be having second thoughts. You…
How to spend and invest at the same time
September 15, 2020
https://centaurfinancial.com.au/investing/how-to-spend-and-invest-at-the-same-time/
Balancing wealth and happiness
August 11, 2020
It can at times seem like life is a seesaw of logic and emotion. If you believe by emotion, then no amount of reason can talk you out of how…
9 retirement planning myths debunked
June 3, 2020
We’ve all read internet fake news and passed down family stories about common retirement “rules of thumb”. Google the word “retirement” and you’ll get 748,000,000 results in 0.65 seconds. It’s…
Economic Stimulus Package – What it means for pensioners
April 20, 2020
Federal Government’s second support package announced March 22, flicked the switch to more income support for retirees. Retirees affected by falling superannuation balances and deeming rates out of line with…
Economic Stimulus Package – What it means for self-funded retirees
April 20, 2020
Federal Government’s second support package announced on March 22 offered assistance for self-funded retirees. Minimum drawdown rates for account-based pensions and similar products will be halved for the 2020 and…
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