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…
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…
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…
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.
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/
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