The Rich Life Vol 53
January 25, 2022
It’s January and the start of a new year. Whether you are back at work or enjoying a summer break, we wish you all a Happy New Year and a return to normal life in 2022. The global economy and financial markets ended the year as they began, all over the place, as the world…
Market movements & review video – January 2022
January 18, 2022
Stay up to date with what’s happened in Australian markets over the past month. The global economy and financial markets ended the year as they began, dominated by the pandemic, as the world grappled with a new wave of COVID-19. Global sharemarkets made some big gains in 2021 on the back of economic recovery and…
Tips to help you achieve your professional goals in 2022
January 13, 2022
As we ring in the New Year, you’ve probably set yourself a few personal new year resolutions. What is the likelihood of you sticking to them long-term? Interestingly, most of us will have failed to achieve these resolutions within a few months (if not sooner). They’ve either become so onerous that we don’t care anymore,…
Stepping stones to reach your goals
January 13, 2022
The calendar turns over to a fresh, brand new year, full of promise, so how do we keep these promises we make to ourselves and get to the end of the year with our resolutions intact and goals realised? We all start out with good intentions when we set our objectives for the year to…
Investing on facts not FOMO
January 13, 2022
Prices for property, cryptocurrencies and shares have all hit records recently. While great news for investors, there’s always a risk that some people will jump into the market because they are afraid of missing out on easy money. FOMO, or the fear of missing out, has always been around on financial markets, but social media…
2021 Year in Review
January 11, 2022
There are no prizes for guessing what dominated the economic landscape in 2021. For the second year running, the pandemic was the focus for policy makers, markets, businesses, and individuals alike. The year began with hopes that the rollout of vaccines around the globe would stem the spread of COVID-19 and allow economies to reopen….
A watched pot never boils
December 22, 2021
Slightly out of context but the quote points to watching something continually, can make it feel like it is never going to happen – in this case boil. Investment markets can feel the same way. The answer to the question, ‘is a correction coming?’ is ‘ALWAYS’. The cyclical nature of investment markets has not changed…
Market movements & review video – December 2021
December 2, 2021
Stay up to date with what's happened in Australian markets over the past month. Our September…
The Rich Life Vol 52
December 2, 2021
December and summer have finally arrived, and you can almost hear the collective sigh of relief as 2021 draws to a close. As November drew to a close all eyes were on the new strain of the coronavirus, Omicron. Global shares fell sharply on fears that Omicron will spread more easily than other variants and…
Investing in inflation
December 2, 2021
Inflation appears to be firmly on the rise and while that is bad news for consumers it’s not necessarily bad news for investors. In fact, inflation may provide new opportunities. In the September quarter, the consumer price index (CPI) rose 3 per cent year on year, a level previously not forecast to be reached until…
The gift of giving this Christmas
December 2, 2021
Christmas is a time when we come together to celebrate with our family and friends. And, for those who haven’t been able to see friends and family due to border closures, it will be an even more joyous occasion this year. Gift-giving is typically a big part of celebrating Christmas and provides a great opportunity…
Kicking Financial Goals in 2022
December 2, 2021
After a difficult year of COVID disruptions and uncertainty, the summer holidays can’t come quickly enough. It’s a chance to refresh and reflect on the year that was and hopefully set some goals for year ahead. Yet this year more than most, many of us may feel that our personal and financial priorities have shifted…
The New Game | Retirement Income – Financial Standard
November 4, 2021
Managing Director of Centaur Financial Services, Hugh Robertson was featured in the ‘Retirement Income’ addition in Financial Standard – Volume 19 Number 20. “I am deeply concerned that retirees are taking on too much risk to generate income and not understanding how to build a retirement portfolio.” – Hugh Robertson According to Financial Standard, Baby…
Centaur Turns 12!
November 4, 2021
We’re 12! In 2009, Centaur Financial Services opened up its doors with Hugh Robertson as Managing Director and we’ve made a pact each and every day to help the lives of our clients achieve their ultimate personal and financial goals. It’s been one hell of a ride but we wouldn’t change it for a thing!…
Market movements & review video – November 2021
November 3, 2021
Stay up to date with what's happened in Australian markets over the past month. Our September…
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