Rick Maggi

17 December 2019

Budgeting, Financial Advice, Financial Planning

How to save money in 2020...

Rick Maggi

17 December 2019

Budgeting, Financial Advice, Financial Planning

When you hear the term ‘savings’ you probably think of the extra money you have in a bank account. But there’s so much more to savings than simply depositing more money into your accounts than you take out…

Rick Maggi

15 December 2019

Budgeting

Changing money habits for good...

Rick Maggi

15 December 2019

Budgeting

Is sticking to a budget the money magic wand that can sort out your finances, once and for all? Discover what budgeting can and can’t do for you and how to turn new budget habits into positive lifestyle changes…

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

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

15 July 2019

Budgeting, Debt

How to get out of debt...

Rick Maggi

15 July 2019

Budgeting, Debt

Many of us have debts and bills to manage, but what happens when you’re really struggling to pay? Find out what to do when you fall behind with bill or loan payments and what to expect if you don’t…

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

30 May 2019

Budgeting, Wealth Accumulation, Well Being

Not great at budgeting?

Rick Maggi

30 May 2019

Budgeting, Wealth Accumulation, Well Being

Is sticking to a budget the money magic wand that can sort out your finances, once and for all? Discover what budgeting can and can’t do for you and how to turn new budget habits into positive lifestyle changes…

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

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

26 November 2018

Budgeting

Your festive finances

Rick Maggi

26 November 2018

Budgeting

Get tips on how to keep your finances in the best of shape as you get ready for Christmas so you can enjoy a debt and stress-free new year…

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

10 October 2018

Budgeting, Debt Management, Wealth Accumulation

Credit rating myths...

Rick Maggi

10 October 2018

Budgeting, Debt Management, Wealth Accumulation

With the introduction of mandatory Comprehensive Credit Reporting for the big four banks from 1 July 2018, it’s more important than ever to know what’s going on with your credit score. Find out just what a credit score is all about and what to do if you run into problems with yours…

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

26 June 2018

Budgeting, Lifestyle, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Finance

Spend more to save

Rick Maggi

26 June 2018

Budgeting, Lifestyle, Financial Advice, Financial Planning, Finance

The old saying “penny wise, pound foolish” couldn’t ring truer than in today’s throw-away world of overconsumption and excessive production of disposable items…