Paul Clitheroe

Paul Clitheroe AM is Money's founder and editorial adviser. He is one of Australia's leading financial voices, responsible for bringing financial insight to Australians through personal finance books, the Money TV show, and this publication, which he established in 1999. Paul is the chair of Ecstra, an independent charitable foundation building financial wellbeing of Australians. He is chairman of InvestSMART Financial Services, and was chair of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and Financial Literacy Australia from 2004 to 2019. He is the chair of Financial Literacy at Macquarie University where he is also a Professor with the School of Business and Economics.

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Ask Paul: How to successfully invest in property?

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At 24, Azar is keen to start investing in property. Is buying an existing property better than buying land and building a home?

Ask Paul: We’re stood down, should we access super to buy property?

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Quyen and her husband have both been stood down from their jobs. Should they withdraw $20,000 from their super to buy another investment property?

Ask Paul: How can I pay less capital gains tax on my property?

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Nicole owns a rental property that she has also lived in at times. "How do I prove I lived in the property from 20 years ago to reduce my capital gains tax?"

Ask Paul: Term deposit interest is insulting but what’s the alternative?

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Peter's wife has about $100,000 in term deposits but her capital is being eroded and the returns are absurdly small. Is there a safe alternative?

Ask Paul: I owe $800k on three properties during a pandemic

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With three investment properties and $832,000 in debt, Rohan feels quite exposed during COVID-19. Paul's advice? Stop buying property!

Ask Paul: I’m inheriting $210k – will I lose my disability pension?

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With no savings and just $20,000 in super, a $210,000 inheritance will change Margaret's life. But is her disability support pension at risk?

Ask Paul: Is there any truth to this COVID-19 property rumour?

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Debra has heard that anyone who gets mortgage relief from their bank during COVID-19 will be rejected if they need help down the track.

Ask Paul: Interest rates are at an all-time low but we’re stuck in a fixed rate

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Interest rates have fallen to 2.27% on a three-year fixed term but Victor is stuck paying 4.45% and the bank won't budge. Should he stop making extra payments?

Ask Paul: I want to buy bank shares – is this the way to go?

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Scott is new to investing and wants to know if he should buy shares in one bank or several banks. But is he asking the wrong question?

Ask Paul: Should I pay a lump sum off my home or investment property?

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Michael has $10,000 to pay off either his home or his investment property. He's heard it's best to pay off non-deductible debt first, but is that true in this case?
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