Rick Maggi

13 September 2019

Real Estate, Property

Property: Back from the abyss...

Rick Maggi

13 September 2019

Real Estate, Property

After the biggest fall in at least 40 years – with a 10.2% top to bottom fall between September 2017 and June this year - average capital city home prices have turned up again. So where to from here?

Rick Maggi

6 September 2019

Economics

Recession worries? Not so fast.

Rick Maggi

6 September 2019

Economics

Australian economic growth has slowed to the weakest since the GFC. Talk of recession remains all the rage. But is this a seriously possibility? AMPs Dr Shane Oliver gives us 9 reasons why recession in Australia remains unlikely…

Rick Maggi

4 September 2019

Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Advice Fees

Getting the right financial advice (for you)...

Rick Maggi

4 September 2019

Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Advice Fees

Getting the right financial advice (for you)...

A new ASIC report offers key insights into consumer perceptions of financial advice. Find out how to get off to the right start with your financial planning experience…

Rick Maggi

3 September 2019

Mental Health, Event Driven Update

RUOK?

Rick Maggi

3 September 2019

Mental Health, Event Driven Update

For R U OK?Day, Money & Life explores how financial stress can impact our mental health and what we can be doing to help ourselves, and others, feel more positive about our lives and finances. We speak to R U OK? Community Ambassador Dan Price about his experiences with money and mental health…

Rick Maggi

2 September 2019

Educational, Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Stress, Health

Can money buy happiness?

Rick Maggi

2 September 2019

Educational, Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Stress, Health

Some say money can’t buy love or happiness. But by spending it on certain things, perhaps you can bring more joy into your life and relationships. Find out how…

Rick Maggi

27 August 2019

Budgeting, Children Savings, Children's Education, Children's Finance, Family

How to budget for a baby...

Rick Maggi

27 August 2019

Budgeting, Children Savings, Children's Education, Children's Finance, Family

With a little bit of planning you should be able to successfully avoid having the joy of starting a family compromised by the financial burden of doing so…

Rick Maggi

24 August 2019

Gifting

What's your gift giver personality (QUIZ)?

Rick Maggi

24 August 2019

Gifting

What's your gift giver personality (QUIZ)?

Happy birthday. Season’s greetings. Congratulations! From chucking confetti to winning with wine, there are likely dozens of gifts you’ll purchase for loved ones this year. So what kind of gift giver are you?

Rick Maggi

20 August 2019

Economics, Event Driven Update

What does the volatility mean for investors?

Rick Maggi

20 August 2019

Economics, Event Driven Update

What does the volatility mean for investors?

Only last month share markets in the US and Australia were at record highs. But ever since President Trump ramped up the US-China trade war again at the start of August, financial markets have seen a significant increase in volatility…

Rick Maggi

20 August 2019

Educational, Investing, Market/Economic Update, Shares, Westmount Financial

World Cup of Investing...

Rick Maggi

20 August 2019

Educational, Investing, Market/Economic Update, Shares, Westmount Financial

It’s been a banner year for New Zealand sport, with a world championship win in women’s netball, the narrowest of world cup losses in men’s cricket and an upcoming attempt by the All Blacks to win an historic third consecutive rugby world cup…

Rick Maggi

19 August 2019

Educational

Give the gift that will last...

Rick Maggi

19 August 2019

Educational

Our new research report shows we’re keen to be giving gifts that can be enjoyed for longer. Find out how a financial plan can be a gift with benefits that last…

Rick Maggi

6 August 2019

Event Driven Update, Market Risk, Market/Economic Update

Trade War: Markets reeling

Rick Maggi

6 August 2019

Event Driven Update, Market Risk, Market/Economic Update

At the time of writing, the local share market is now down 4.5 percent since the beginning of Monday trading - all due to the heightening trade tensions between the US & China…

Rick Maggi

6 August 2019

Interest Rates, Westmount Financial

Interest rates on hold...

Rick Maggi

6 August 2019

Interest Rates, Westmount Financial

Following consecutive rate cuts in June and July, the RBA at its latest interest rate meeting has paused by keeping the official cash rate steady at 1.00%…

Rick Maggi

1 August 2019

Interest Rates

Alert: US Fed Reserve drops rates

Rick Maggi

1 August 2019

Interest Rates

As widely anticipated, the US Federal Reserve has cut its key Fed Funds cash rate by 0.25% to a range of 2-2.25%.

Rick Maggi

22 July 2019

Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Financial Planning Assoc

The Pros & Cons of a DIY Financial Plan

Rick Maggi

22 July 2019

Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Financial Planning Assoc

From the Barefoot Investor to Kochie, there are plenty of gurus out there with tips to fix your finances. Discover what they can and can’t do for your money and lifestyle goals…