Rick Maggi

11 June 2018

Superannuation, SMSF, Retirement

The Superannuation System: Billions Lost

Rick Maggi

11 June 2018

Superannuation, SMSF, Retirement

The Superannuation System: Billions Lost

The Productivity Commission has recommended sweeping changes to the superannuation system, highlighting key flaws that are costing members nearly $4 billion a year…

Rick Maggi

6 June 2018

Educational, Career Advancement, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Financial Planning Assoc, Finance, Investing, Self Development, University, Postgraduate Education

Postgraduate education: Is it worth it?

Rick Maggi

6 June 2018

Educational, Career Advancement, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Financial Planning Assoc, Finance, Investing, Self Development, University, Postgraduate Education

So you’ve finished your degree - now what? With more Australians taking time to study for longer, find out if the benefits to your career and earning potential could be enough to make it worth investing in a postgraduate qualification…

Rick Maggi

5 June 2018

Event Driven Update, Interest Rates

Interest rates remain on hold

Rick Maggi

5 June 2018

Event Driven Update, Interest Rates

June is the 22nd month that the Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at 1.5%…

Rick Maggi

4 June 2018

Economics, Educational, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Financial Planning Assoc, Investing, Market Risk, Market/Economic Update, Monthly Newsletter/Snapshot, Newsletter, Strategy

Is China ok?

Rick Maggi

4 June 2018

Economics, Educational, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Financial Planning Assoc, Investing, Market Risk, Market/Economic Update, Monthly Newsletter/Snapshot, Newsletter, Strategy

It seems there is constant hand wringing about the risks around the Chinese economy with the common concerns being around unbalanced growth, debt, the property market, the exchange rate and capital flows and a “hard landing”…

Rick Maggi

1 June 2018

Event Driven Update, Real Estate, Property

Housing market drops for first time in 6 years

Rick Maggi

1 June 2018

Event Driven Update, Real Estate, Property

Housing market drops for first time in 6 years

Australia's housing market is continuing to cool down, with prices on a national basis recording their first annual decline (-0.4 per cent) in six years…

Rick Maggi

30 May 2018

Event Driven Update, Investing, Market Risk

'Quitaly' spooking the markets

Rick Maggi

30 May 2018

Event Driven Update, Investing, Market Risk

Market update: Get used to ‘Quitaly’ and ‘Italexit’…

Rick Maggi

29 May 2018

Educational, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Well Being, Career Advancement, Lifestyle

Pay rise? 10 Negotiating tips...

Rick Maggi

29 May 2018

Educational, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Well Being, Career Advancement, Lifestyle

Do your homework for your next pay rise conversation with these ten tips to help you prepare your case and boost your chances of getting the right result…

Rick Maggi

25 May 2018

Educational, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Investing, Gearing

The Many Risks of Gearing

Rick Maggi

25 May 2018

Educational, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Investing, Gearing

If you are you borrowing money to invest, or considering it, it’s important to ensure you aware of the many risks involved. Gearing, or borrowing money to invest, can be a great way to grow your wealth, but it isn’t for everyone.

Rick Maggi

24 May 2018

Budgeting

The 5 Big Bills You Need To Save For (Video)

Rick Maggi

24 May 2018

Budgeting

The 5 Big Bills You Need To Save For (Video)

Some major expenses just can’t be avoided. If you can build up a savings buffer for these 5 big bills, you’re less likely to suffer from financial shockwaves, a big credit card balance and hardship when it’s time to pay up...

Rick Maggi

23 May 2018

Economics, Event Driven Update, Financial Advice, Market Risk, Market/Economic Update, Pensions, Shares, SMSF, Strategy, Superannuation, Wealth Accumulation

Is An 'Itexit' Really On The Cards?

Rick Maggi

23 May 2018

Economics, Event Driven Update, Financial Advice, Market Risk, Market/Economic Update, Pensions, Shares, SMSF, Strategy, Superannuation, Wealth Accumulation

AMPs Dr Shane Oliver takes a closer look at the potential impact of the recent Italian elections…

Rick Maggi

18 May 2018

Federal Budget

The Federal Budget & Younger Australians

Rick Maggi

18 May 2018

Federal Budget

From paying less tax to getting more from your super, find out what the recent 2018 Federal Budget announcement has in store for younger Australians…

Rick Maggi

16 May 2018

Educational, Federal Budget

The Federal Budget And Your Retirement

Rick Maggi

16 May 2018

Educational, Federal Budget

If you’ve retired, or you’re planning on retiring soon, find out what new pension and aged care measures announced in the recent Federal budget could mean for you…

Rick Maggi

15 May 2018

Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Retirement

Early Retirement: Is It Right For You?

Rick Maggi

15 May 2018

Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Retirement

International research shows leaving work early may not be so good for your life expectancy. We bring you a checklist of things to consider before you leave work and ride off into the sunset for your happily ever after…

Rick Maggi

10 May 2018

Federal Budget, Centrelink, Aged Care, Small Business, Taxation

2018 Federal Budget

Rick Maggi

10 May 2018

Federal Budget, Centrelink, Aged Care, Small Business, Taxation

The 2018-19 Budget will be the last before the next election (due by May 2019) and so had to provide pre-election goodies, but in a way that keeps the return to surplus on track. Read here for a complete run down…