Rick Maggi

19 March 2020

Economics, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Investing, Interest Rates

Emergency interest rate cut (and much more)...

Rick Maggi

19 March 2020

Economics, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Investing, Interest Rates

Emergency interest rate cut (and much more)...

Today, the Reserve Bank of Australia unveiled a stimulus package of measures to “support jobs, incomes and businesses through this difficult period and they will also assist the Australian economy in the recovery.” Read on…

Rick Maggi

16 March 2020

Coronavirus

We're here to help...

Rick Maggi

16 March 2020

Coronavirus

We're here to help (a message to clients of Westmount Financial):

Like all Australians, we’re closely monitoring the latest developments in relation to coronavirus. I wanted to reach out personally to let you know that we’re here to support you and your family at this time….

Rick Maggi

15 March 2020

Centrelink, Pensions, Age Pension

New Age Pension rates announced...

Rick Maggi

15 March 2020

Centrelink, Pensions, Age Pension

Centrelink have now announced the changes to Age Pension income and asset thresholds plus payment rates….

Rick Maggi

12 March 2020

Donald Trump, Economics, Coronavirus, Investing, Shares, Superannuation

Trump's effort backfires, ASX plunges 7%...

Rick Maggi

12 March 2020

Donald Trump, Economics, Coronavirus, Investing, Shares, Superannuation

Trump's effort backfires, ASX plunges 7%...

Donald Trump’s effort to calm markets has backfired. The ASX is well and truly in bear market territory, at least for now, as the fallout from coronavirus shakes global market confidence.

Rick Maggi

12 March 2020

Coronavirus, Event Driven Update

Government announces $17.6b relief package...

Rick Maggi

12 March 2020

Coronavirus, Event Driven Update

Government announces $17.6b relief package...

Today, the Government announced a $17.6 billion targeted stimulus package to deal with the economic impacts of the coronavirus…

Rick Maggi

5 March 2020

Goodbye procrastination, hello financial freedom...

Rick Maggi

5 March 2020

Goodbye procrastination, hello financial freedom...

Procrastinate no more! Make 2020 the year you get help from a pro to reach your financial goals…

Rick Maggi

3 March 2020

Interest Rates

Markets rebound while RBA cuts rates...

Rick Maggi

3 March 2020

Interest Rates

Interest rates fall again…

Rick Maggi

2 March 2020

Event Driven Update, Investing, Retirement, Superannuation

Coronavirus Update 2...

Rick Maggi

2 March 2020

Event Driven Update, Investing, Retirement, Superannuation

More on the market plunge and what you can do about it…

Rick Maggi

26 February 2020

Event Driven Update, Market/Economic Update

Coronavirus Update 1...

Rick Maggi

26 February 2020

Event Driven Update, Market/Economic Update

More on the market reaction to the coronavirus…

Rick Maggi

21 February 2020

Why low inflation is good for shares and property...

Rick Maggi

21 February 2020

Why low inflation is good for shares and property...

Markets are at risk of a short-term correction given the large gains since the last greater than 5% correction into August and given the risks around Covid-19. But beyond this it’s a lot more complicated than the bears would have it….

Rick Maggi

20 February 2020

Educational, Economics, Investing

Advice to the next generation...

Rick Maggi

20 February 2020

Educational, Economics, Investing

Following his recent triumph at the 2020 Australian Open, world number one Novak Djokovic was asked if he had any advice for the next generation of tennis players…

Rick Maggi

13 February 2020

Economics, Educational

Turning down the noise...

Rick Maggi

13 February 2020

Economics, Educational

From bushfires to coronavirus - five ways to turn down the noise around investing…

Rick Maggi

11 February 2020

Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Finance

Common mistakes with finances...

Rick Maggi

11 February 2020

Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Finance

It can be a challenge at times to navigate your finances, especially if it’s something that you are new to or only just figuring out, and unfortunately making mistakes can be a part of the experience…

Rick Maggi

5 February 2020

Event Driven Update, Financial Planning

FPA: Bushfire Probono Advice...

Rick Maggi

5 February 2020

Event Driven Update, Financial Planning

To help those impacted by the recent bushfire disasters rebuild financially, the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) are partnering to provide a pro bono program to offer support and financial advice…

Rick Maggi

5 February 2020

Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Investing, Property, Real Estate

Macquarie Property Insights Report 2020

Rick Maggi

5 February 2020

Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Investing, Property, Real Estate

Macquarie’s Property Insights Report for 2020 is now available…

Rick Maggi

5 February 2020

Economics, Educational, Event Driven Update, Coronavirus

Coronavirus outbreak: economic implications...

Rick Maggi

5 February 2020

Economics, Educational, Event Driven Update, Coronavirus

Coronavirus outbreak: economic implications...

What could the economic consequences of the coronavirus be? Some perspective…

Rick Maggi

4 February 2020

Event Driven Update, Interest Rates

Interest rates on hold (for now)...

Rick Maggi

4 February 2020

Event Driven Update, Interest Rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its first rate decision for the year 2020, announcing that it has held the official cash rate at 0.75 per cent…