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: If I work three days, can my husband get a part-pension?

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With a 10-year-age gap, Maris is still working while her husband is ready to retire but has little super. Will he qualify for the pension if she drops back to working three days a week?

Ask Paul: Should I buy an investment property before my first home?

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Is Chris better off buying an investment property then using the equity to buy a home later? Paul Clitheroe answers this question plus where to buy.

Ask Paul: Can I turn my finances around before I retire in 10 years?

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At 55, Jane is doing ok but "not anywhere near what I had planned for this time in my life". With 10 years until she plans to retire, how can she boost her savings?

Ask Paul: We want to pay off our mortgage by 40, should we buy shares?

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At 33, Susie and her husband have set themselves a big goal: pay off the mortgage by the time they turn 40. But is it worth risking their money in shares?

Ask Paul: I own my apartment but is a house a better investment?

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Brooke has paid off her apartment, now she's been advised to buy a "proper house". She asks Paul Clitheroe if that's her best option.

Ask Paul: What if my super is worthless by the time I need it?

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Is it still worth investing in super, Jay asks Paul, when my life savings could be worthless in 20 or 30 years when I need it?

Ask Paul: My partner died and I’m scared I’ll waste the $100k payout

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Jane has lost her partner and received a $100,000 death benefit at just 29. Coming from a family that traditionally hasn't been good with money, she is scared to ruin it.

Ask Paul: Where should I save my deposit for my first house?

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After barely making ends meet, Rachel has a new job and an abundance of extra money she would like to put towards her first home. But where should she save her deposit?

Ask Paul: I owe $900k on four properties – should I buy one more?

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Single mum Sharon owns three investment properties and has her eye on a fourth. Paul Clitheroe's response? "No more property!"

Ask Paul: My partner is 15 years older – should we top up his super?

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Clare is already contributing extra to her own super but her partner will be 80 before Clare reaches retirement age - should they top up his super too?
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