Rick Maggi

30 July 2021

Debt, Debt Management, Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Financial Stress, Health

Money worries and your mental health...

Rick Maggi

30 July 2021

Debt, Debt Management, Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Financial Stress, Health

Worrying about your finances can take a real toll on your mental health. With many people experiencing financial stress this year, we look at what you can do to improve your financial (and mental) wellbeing…

Rick Maggi

25 April 2021

Debt Management, Debt, Educational, Westmount Financial, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Financial Planning Assoc

Strategies for paying down debt...

Rick Maggi

25 April 2021

Debt Management, Debt, Educational, Westmount Financial, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Financial Planning Assoc

To get on top of your finances, clearing debts is essential but how can you find a strategy that’s going to work for you and your money habits?

Rick Maggi

25 February 2021

Budgeting, Debt Management, Economics, Educational, Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Finance, Millenials, Self Development, Trusted Advice, Students

Budgeting tips for students...

Rick Maggi

25 February 2021

Budgeting, Debt Management, Economics, Educational, Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Finance, Millenials, Self Development, Trusted Advice, Students

Starting or returning to study is an exciting time! But let’s be real, unless you’re also working full time, you’ll have less income while you complete your studies. That’s where a little planning can help make the most of your student budget…

Rick Maggi

14 December 2020

Debt Management

Enjoy a credit-free Covid Christmas...

Rick Maggi

14 December 2020

Debt Management

After the year we’ve had, Australians may be more tempted to rely on debt to meet their holiday obligations. But there are other ways to get through the festive season without breaking the bank...

Rick Maggi

23 October 2020

Budgeting, Debt Management, Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Stress, Lifestyle

Overwhelmed by debt?

Rick Maggi

23 October 2020

Budgeting, Debt Management, Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Stress, Lifestyle

If you’re feeling the heat of mounting bills, don’t panic. You can negotiate a better deal that lets you hang onto your cash while you weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rick Maggi

5 October 2020

covid, Coronavirus, Debt, Debt Management, Finance, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Financial Stress, Home Loans, Loans, Mortgage, Property

Did you defer your loan repayments?

Rick Maggi

5 October 2020

covid, Coronavirus, Debt, Debt Management, Finance, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Financial Stress, Home Loans, Loans, Mortgage, Property

If you’re one of 900,000 Aussies who deferred their home or business loan due to COVID-19, you could be getting a call from your bank in the next few weeks. Here’s our guide to your options…

Rick Maggi

17 September 2020

Budgeting, Debt Management, Finance, Financial Stress, Gearing, Mortgage

Lenders getting tough on old borrowers...

Rick Maggi

17 September 2020

Budgeting, Debt Management, Finance, Financial Stress, Gearing, Mortgage

Lenders getting tough on old borrowers...

Australian banks this month started the largest ever customer contact program in the industry's history…

Rick Maggi

1 September 2020

Budgeting, Debt Management, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Financial Planning Assoc, Finance, Financial Stress, Goal Setting, Investing, Lifestyle, Loans, Educational

Don't let overspending be your undoing...

Rick Maggi

1 September 2020

Budgeting, Debt Management, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Financial Planning Assoc, Finance, Financial Stress, Goal Setting, Investing, Lifestyle, Loans, Educational

Don't let overspending be your undoing...

Do you struggle to control your spending around your friends and family? If the urge to ‘keep up’ with a certain lifestyle is stretching your finances, it could be time to take action…

Rick Maggi

16 August 2020

Coronavirus, Covid-19, Debt Management, Finance, Financial Advice, Financial Assistance, Mortgage

Mortgage relief...

Rick Maggi

16 August 2020

Coronavirus, Covid-19, Debt Management, Finance, Financial Advice, Financial Assistance, Mortgage

There may be some welcome news for distressed Aussie homeowners…

Rick Maggi

1 August 2020

Debt Management

Is debt consolidation right for you?

Rick Maggi

1 August 2020

Debt Management

Banks and creditors have probably never been more understanding or receptive, so now would be an opportune time to reduce anxieties, reset your finances, and begin rebuilding…

Rick Maggi

19 May 2020

Covid-19, Coronavirus, Debt Management, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Goal Setting

Post Covid-19: Get on top of your finances...

Rick Maggi

19 May 2020

Covid-19, Coronavirus, Debt Management, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Goal Setting

Post Covid-19: Get on top of your finances...

As lockdown restrictions begin to ease Australia-wide, a new normal is emerging for businesses and employees. Here we explore the roadmap out of lockdown and what lies ahead for our finances…

Rick Maggi

17 May 2020

Educational, Debt Management, Family, Relationships

Relationships & Money Secrets

Rick Maggi

17 May 2020

Educational, Debt Management, Family, Relationships

Are money secrets the elephant in the room in your relationship? Find out how to clear the air and get money matters out in the open for a better financial future….

Rick Maggi

30 October 2019

Debt Management, Financial Advice, Financial Planning

Buy Now Pay Later - a better way to borrow?

Rick Maggi

30 October 2019

Debt Management, Financial Advice, Financial Planning

Buy Now Pay Later - a better way to borrow?

Is Buy Now Pay Later a blessing for consumers seeking credit without the hassle of a card application? Find out about the pros and cons of this type of borrowing…

Rick Maggi

27 June 2019

Budgeting, Debt Management, Educational, Wealth Accumulation

Control spending: Be sale savvy...

Rick Maggi

27 June 2019

Budgeting, Debt Management, Educational, Wealth Accumulation

Tempted by the EOFY discounting frenzy or Christmas sale craziness? Learn five ways to keep sale spending under control so you can fight retail regret and limit your future debt…

Rick Maggi

10 April 2019

Debt Management, Finance, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Property, Real Estate

Get the mortgage monkey off your back...

Rick Maggi

10 April 2019

Debt Management, Finance, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Property, Real Estate

Get the mortgage monkey off your back...

There are all sorts of benefits to getting rid of mortgage debt for good. Find out why paying back your mortgage faster can help you and your finances and how to go about it…