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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How a phone scammer nearly got my pin number out of me

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At 6am on a Sunday morning the phone rings. I was half asleep, which is of course part of the scam, but the conversation went something like this.

Ask Paul: Should I sell regional property for a house in Sydney?

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Anthony owes $300,000 on an investment property in regional NSW. Should he invest in Sydney and sell the regional property? Paul Clitheroe offers advice.

Housing affordability ‘problem’ a measure of economic success

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Housing prices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are not likely to fall. It's common sense.

Ask Paul: Our young son lost half his super in fees and insurance

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Anna and Graham's son has been left with a pittance in super after fees and insurance are deducted, and Paul Clitheroe is not happy.

Ask Paul: Is our dream home worth less than we paid for it?

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We put all our savings into a deposit to buy our dream home, now the bank's desktop valuation came in $25,000 less than what we paid for the property.

Ask Paul: How can I overcome my fear of debt and buy a home?

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Paul has $300,000 in savings but his job has made him wary of debt. He asks Paul Clitheroe if it's time to buy a home.

My parents helped me buy a house – should I pay them back first?

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Cassandra's parents went guarantor for a large chunk of her mortgage. Should she pay them back or keep money in offset?

Ask Paul: I’m 22 and about to inherit $300,000

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Helen has just been told she will receive a $250,000-$300,000 inheritance. Paul Clitheroe advises her on how to manage the windfall.

Ask Paul: Has debt ruined my financial future at 30?

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Buried by debt and feeling stuck at 30, Christine asked Paul Clitheroe what to do next. His advice starts with one simple habit.

The money questions you’ve been asking Paul Clitheroe for 30 years

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Paul Clitheroe has been answering Australia's money questions on planes, at dinner parties and even barbecues for more than 30 years.
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