Salary packaging – worth the sacrifice
May 4, 2021
The principle of ‘salary sacrificing’ may not sound very appealing. After all, who in their right mind would voluntarily give up their hard-earned cash. But it can have real financial benefits for some in terms of reducing your taxable income, which could see you pay less at tax time. As we nudge ever closer to…
Weighing up the costs and benefits of an SMSF
April 30, 2021
For many people, the idea of managing and investing your own retirement savings is very appealing. But there is debate over whether running your own self-managed super fund (SMSF) is cost effective. So, what are the arguments for and against having your own fund? Taking control of your super People choose to run their own…
Hugh’s Views ‘One Year On’ – Video
April 13, 2021
Our very own Hugh Robertson provides his views on the year that was, where we’ve been and where we’re heading. As always, the team at Centaur Financial Services are always here to help and answer any queries that you may have. If you do have any questions or concerns, please reach out and get in…
The Rich Life Vol 44
April 6, 2021
April is now here and started with a welcomed Easter break. As the vaccine rollout continues…
Market movements & review video – April 2021
April 6, 2021
Stay up to date with what's happened in Australian and global markets over the past month. Our…
Taking a break – a win for you and the economy
April 6, 2021
2021 is shaping up to be a much more positive year than 2020 in so many ways. For people who put holiday plans on hold or those with itchy feet because they haven’t had much of a break for a while, this year is the year to get out and about. While overseas jaunts are…
Making a super split
April 6, 2021
Separation and divorce can be a challenging time, often made all the more difficult when you have to divide your assets. So how do you go about decoupling your superannuation? In years gone by, superannuation was not treated as matrimonial property, so divorce settlements typically saw the woman keeping the house as she generally had…
Bonds, Inflation and your investments
April 6, 2021
The recent sharp rise in bond rates may not be a big topic of conversation around the Sunday barbecue, but it has set pulses racing on financial markets amid talk of inflation and what that might mean for investors. US 10-year government bond yields touched 1.61 per cent in early March after starting the year…
Why buyers should think twice before taking out a low-deposit home loan – The New Daily
March 23, 2021
Hugh shared some knowledge in The New Daily article, ‘Why buyers should think twice before taking out a low-deposit home loan’. Beware of the hazards Centaur Financial Services managing director Hugh Robertson told The New Daily many low-deposit holders approach housing with a short-term mindset. As a result, they have neglected to factor in the effect of…
Quick Market Update – Video
March 16, 2021
With the market volatility that has been seen of late, we wanted to give you a quick update from Hugh directly, which will hopefully put your mind at ease and remind you that the team at Centaur Financial Services are always here to help and answer any queries that you may have. We hope this…
Quick Investment Update
March 5, 2021
Thoughts from the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Team. The Australian Bloomberg Ausbond Composite Bond Index just completed its worst monthly return IN HISTORY with February returning a whopping -3.59% as bonds crumbled. We like to think the dysfunctional market conditions of March 2020 won’t be repeated for a long time, if ever. Last week saw…
The Rich Life Vol 43
March 2, 2021
After an eventful summer of weather extremes, on-again off-again lockdowns and the swearing in of a new US President, many will be hoping that Autumn ushers in a change of more than the season. As the vaccine rollout begins, there are also promising signs that economic recovery may be earlier than expected. Australia’s economy has…
Love & money: achieving financial harmony
March 2, 2021
The past 12 months have been a challenging time for many of us on a personal level, with the pandemic having a far-reaching impact on so many aspects of our lives. While the Australian economy is proving remarkably resilient, personal finances have been affected in different ways by lockdowns and government initiatives put in place…
Give your finances an autumn shake-out
March 2, 2021
Like trees losing their leaves in autumn, why not take a leaf out of their book and choose this time of year to shed some of your own financial baggage. In the style of Marie Kondo, the Japanese organising whizz who has inspired millions to clean out their cupboards, decluttering your finances can bring many…
Market movements & review video – March 2021
March 2, 2021
Stay up to date with what's happened in Australian and global markets over the past month. Our…
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