Westmount Financial, Superannuation, Investing, Investment planning
Rick Maggi
Strong returns, but sustainable?

With the 2025/24 financial year now in the rearview mirror, its safe to say that despite extreme volatility, the year was another winner for investors. But can this continue?

Strong returns, but sustainable?

Wealth Accumulation

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The real impact of investment choices...

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The real impact of investment choices...

Alongside uncontrollable factors like market returns, the cumulative impact of all the investment choices you make along the way is what ultimately determines your investment outcome. That's why making good decisions about investment contributions and fees is of the utmost importance…

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What exactly is the FIRE movement?

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What exactly is the FIRE movement?

In the investment world, FIRE stands for "financial independence retire early". Read on to learn more about the FIRE approach and how you can tailor your saving and spending behaviours to align with your investment goals…

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Inflation, diversification, and the 60/40 portfolio

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Inflation, diversification, and the 60/40 portfolio

Inflation is on the rise and some investors are now beginning to wonder: will stock and bond returns start to to move in tandem?

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The right way to balance your portfolio...

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The right way to balance your portfolio...

Vanguard research has found that for portfolios supporting long term goals, the exact time and threshold limits you decide upon are less important than the discipline of adhering to a consistent approach…

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How to invest ethically...

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How to invest ethically...

Demand for ethical investing continues to grow, as more people seek to align their investments with their values. So what are your options if you want to invest ‘ethically’ in Australia?

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Staying 'active' in retirement...

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Staying 'active' in retirement...

Vanguard's 2021 Index Chart demonstrates why taking an active role in your investments and ensuring you are adequately diversified is just as important in retirement as it is before you stop working…

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An introduction to international shares...

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An introduction to international shares...

Investing internationally may increase your diversification and provide access to industries and companies not available in Australia…