Olivia named in Woman of the Year Award
Co-founder of Aspire Retire Financial Services, Olivia Maragna was today announced as a finalist in the Woman of the Year Award, a huge accolade to be singled out for her business achievements and efforts. The awards aim is to recognise exceptional achievements of women working in the finance industry and is an opportunity to recognise…
Money with Olivia Maragna on ABC Radio: Top tips for protecting yourself from scams
We’ve all seen media reports about ordinary Australians losing their entire savings after responding to a phone, email or mail offer that was impossible to resist. But while some people may be naïve, scammers are also getting smarter. Almost six million Australians are exposed to scams and frauds during any given year – so what…
Featured in the Courier Mail’s City Beat
Winning the industry’s highest gong, award winner Olivia Maragna, was featured in the Courier Mail’s City Beat. Olivia Maragna of Aspire Retire Financial Services won the Gold Logie and we wish her all the best. Olivia was the first female to win the award and the youngest in the awards history.
Can you afford to divorce?
While some divorces come as a surprise to some, others are the exact opposite. In fact, more and more people are planning their divorce before actually telling their partner and moving out of the matrimonial home. Interestingly enough, women file for divorce more often than men and are more likely to divorce than die while…
Olivia Maragna – CEO Magazine – Is investment property right for me?
Investing in property has been a popular way for Australians to build long-term wealth but like everything there is a time for growth, usually followed by a period of slowing down. So whilst it’s unlikely in the short term to see a repeat of the property boom we have experienced in the 2000’s, the question…
The benefit of dividends
As a shareholder you receive a share in the company’s profits or earnings by being paid a dividend. Think of your dividend like interest on a term deposit – it is the income you earn from the investment. Generally Australian listed companies pay dividends twice each year. There is no requirement for the company to…
Olivia talks to Business Insider – How Dealing With Retirement Early In Your Career Can Pay Off
Weight loss isn’t often used as an analogy for retirement planning, though success in both can come from keeping the steps you take simple, said the CEO and co-founder of Aspire Retire Olivia Maragna. It’s hard to stick with fad diets, as they’re too complicated. In the same way, it’s hard to reach financial goals when the…
Money with Olivia Maragna on ABC Radio: Fixing your home loan
Most major banks swiftly decreased their interest rates, so is now the right time for you to fix your home loan? Australian Adviser of the Year Olivia Maragna from Aspire Retire, joined the program to explain. http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2013/08/money-with-olivia-maragna-fixing-your-home-loan.html?site=northwest&program=612_evenings#!