Rick Maggi

29 October 2023

Budgeting

How to use the zero-based budget method...

Rick Maggi

29 October 2023

Budgeting

How to use the zero-based budget method...

To achieve our financial goals, we need to know where our money is going. This is why having a budget is so important…

Rick Maggi

22 August 2023

budgeting, Educational, Wealth Accumulation

Identifying your personal budgeting style...

Rick Maggi

22 August 2023

budgeting, Educational, Wealth Accumulation

Identifying your personal budgeting style...

To achieve your financial goals, you need to know where our money is going. Hint - aim for progress, not for perfection…

Rick Maggi

11 July 2023

budgeting, Educational, Economics, Finance, Financial Advice, Financial Planning

15 common sense tips to help manage your finances...

Rick Maggi

11 July 2023

budgeting, Educational, Economics, Finance, Financial Advice, Financial Planning

15 common sense tips to help manage your finances...

Some common-sense tips from AMP’s Dr Shane Oliver…

Rick Maggi

8 April 2022

Budgeting

The value of having a budget...

Rick Maggi

8 April 2022

Budgeting

The rising cost of living is on everyone's mind. Here's why having a budget could help get you through the tough times ahead…

Rick Maggi

22 July 2019

Budgeting, Educational, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Finance

Buck the spending trends...

Rick Maggi

22 July 2019

Budgeting, Educational, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Finance

Are your finances suffering because you can’t resist spending on the latest trends? Here are some tips to help you switch your focus to long-term money goals instead.

Rick Maggi

30 March 2019

Budgeting, Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Retirement

Don't just plan your retirement; plan your life...

Rick Maggi

30 March 2019

Budgeting, Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Retirement

Don't just plan your retirement; plan your life...

Sit down, scoop yourself a healthy-sized portion of ice-cream, and start planning…

Rick Maggi

1 February 2019

budgeting

Frugal February...

Rick Maggi

1 February 2019

budgeting

It’s the shortest month of the year so what better time to make a change and save some money? We’ve got three tips for each of the next four weeks to help those dollars pile up in Frugal February…

Rick Maggi

22 January 2019

Budgeting, CFP, Educational, Family Finances, Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Goal Setting, Wealth Accumulation, Westmount Financial

Spend Less: 7 Mind Hacks

Rick Maggi

22 January 2019

Budgeting, CFP, Educational, Family Finances, Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Goal Setting, Wealth Accumulation, Westmount Financial

When it comes to spending money, your brain has a whole A to Z of biases steering you towards splashing out instead of sticking to your budget. Find out how these mind habits work and learn hacks to help you get the better of them…

Rick Maggi

17 December 2018

Budgeting, Family Finances

Are you a money pushover?

Rick Maggi

17 December 2018

Budgeting, Family Finances

Being loyal, generous and spontaneous are all positive human traits. But if you’re spending more than you need to because you can’t say no, then it could be time to own up to being a money pushover. Get tips on how to stop compromising on your finances and start standing up for yourself…

Rick Maggi

17 October 2018

Budgeting, Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Financial Planning Assoc, Finance

One income or two?

Rick Maggi

17 October 2018

Budgeting, Financial Planning, Financial Advice, Financial Planning Assoc, Finance

Living on just one income can be a challenge whatever the circumstances. For singles and couples, with or without children, budgeting for all your household expenses is easier when you take steps to manage your money in a different way…

Rick Maggi

23 August 2018

Budgeting, Financial Planning

QUIZ: What kind of parent are you?

Rick Maggi

23 August 2018

Budgeting, Financial Planning

Are you likely to avoid talking about finances with kids or do you tackle it head on at every opportunity? Take the quiz and find out what kind of parent you are…

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

5 April 2018

Budgeting, Financial Stress

Stressed about money?

Rick Maggi

5 April 2018

Budgeting, Financial Stress

Feeling time poor and overwhelmed by your finances? This Money & Life article offers some good advice on how can you manage your money better without putting a lot of time into it...

Rick Maggi

1 November 2017

Debt Management, Economics, Educational, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Financial Planning Assoc, Finance, FPA, Lifestyle, Self Development, School Fees, Budgeting

Budgeting: Where does all my money go?

Rick Maggi

1 November 2017

Debt Management, Economics, Educational, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Financial Planning Assoc, Finance, FPA, Lifestyle, Self Development, School Fees, Budgeting

The three biggest drains on our money are paying for housing, food and transport. And there’s no getting away from the fact that it is unlikely we can live without any of the “big three”. Here we look at some ways of how to save on these items...