The Rich Life Vol 91
March 6, 2025
In light of the severe weather conditions in Northern NSW and QLD due to Cyclone Alfred, we are prioritising the safety of our team and clients. As a result, our office will be closed on Thursday, 6 March, and Friday, 7 March 2025, with our team working remotely to ensure their safety during this time….
Forget forgetting – simple ways to improve your memory
March 6, 2025
We’ve all heard the old saying ‘an elephant never forgets’- but unlike elephants, we humans certainly don’t have flawless recall. Forgetting where you left your keys or the name of the person you met last week, is all too familiar. Memory lapses happen to the best of us, but there are ways to sharpen your…
The Rich Life Vol 90
February 7, 2025
As we move into the last of the summer months, local commentary is still heating up around where the RBA is heading with rate cuts in 2025, the upcoming Federal election, and the ongoing cost of living crisis – which is still hitting the hip pocket of most Aussies hard. January saw the Centaur Team…
The generation redefining aging
February 7, 2025
As we advance into the 21st century, the concept of aging is undergoing a transformation, largely thanks to a new generation of “oldies” who don’t feel old – and are reframing what it means to be getting on in years. Traditionally, aging has been associated with decline, frailty, and a sense of irrelevance. However, today’s…
The Rich Life Vol 89
January 15, 2025
As we step into 2025, we wish you a joyful, healthy, and prosperous new year. This new beginning brings fresh opportunities and renewed hope as we look forward to the year ahead. Centaur has some exciting news to kick-off the new year which will be shared soon, so be sure to keep an eye out….
Say yes – what’s the best that could happen?
January 15, 2025
As we step into a new year, it’s a good opportunity to think about what we want to embrace and experience in the year to come. Amidst all the resolutions that might be broken before we know it, one powerful and positive way to approach the new year, is to make this the year of…
The Rich Life Vol 88
December 16, 2024
Welcome to summer, which is often an active season with last-minute tasks and celebrations with family and friends. We wish you and your family a joy-filled and safe festive season! Thank you for an incredible year of support, we are so blessed to have such wonderful clients. We look forward to seeing you all in…
Surviving the silly season
December 16, 2024
Ah, Christmas! – the time of year when your bank account shrinks, your social calendar explodes, and your family dynamics resemble a poorly scripted soap opera. As we navigate this festive minefield of shopping, social gatherings, and feasting, it’s common to feel a little frazzled. In fact, research has found that the holiday season is…
Helping the kids without derailing your retirement plans
November 14, 2024
As parents, the instinct to support our children never truly fades, even when they become adults but when you are looking at giving them a financial helping hand there is a bit to consider. It’s important to ensure any support you provide is not at the expense of your financial future. It can also be…
Clean out the cobwebs and freshen up your professional and personal life
September 2, 2024
As the seasons change and the air fills with the promise of renewal, it’s the perfect time to have a clean out—not just for your physical space, but for your life and career as well. Spring cleaning isn’t just about dusting shelves and organising files; it’s about refreshing your mindset, optimising your processes, and ensuring…
Holidaying off the tourist trail
September 2, 2024
When we dream of an overseas holiday, our minds often drift to iconic landmarks, bustling cities, and well-trodden tourist paths. While these destinations have their allure, travel to popular destinations is booming and comes with challenges so there are advantages to venturing off the beaten track and seeking out the hidden gems. Travel is booming…
When passion is the purpose of investing
August 1, 2024
Investing is often considered best undertaken with a cool head and heart. But for some investors, passion is the whole purpose of the investment. Passion investing is what it sounds like – investing in things you love, non-traditional assets that generally allow you to enjoy ownership while hopefully watching them appreciate in value at the…
Ready, Set, Goals – Is it time for a mid-year check-in?
July 1, 2024
Making time throughout the year to review and reassess the goals you set at the beginning of the year is just as important as setting the goals themselves. Now is the perfect time to reflect on what you’ve achieved to date and determine whether you’re still on track to achieving some or all of them…
Enjoy the now and secure your future
June 3, 2024
Managing your financial situation always involves tension between how you live your life now and preparing for your future – whatever that looks like. The worry about not getting the balance right and making unnecessary sacrifices now – or not having enough money for the things you want to do in the future is a…
Caught in the middle: help for the sandwich generation
May 1, 2024
If you are feeling a bit like the meat in the sandwich you are not alone. The ‘sandwich generation’ is a growing social phenomenon that impacts people from all walks of life, describing those at a stage of their lives where they are caring for their offspring as well as their elderly parents. The phenomenon…
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