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Ask Paul: I’m 62 with a mortgage, afraid I can never retire
Can you retire comfortably if you still owe money on your home? Paul tackles a common retirement dilemma.
Ask Paul: I invested in good faith, now the rules are changing
Long-term investor Peter says he built his future around the existing tax rules. Is he right to feel disappointed by the proposed CGT changes?
Ask Paul: I quit law for pastry – can I still support my mum?
A former lawyer swapped a high-paying career for pastry making. Can she still build wealth and support her mum?
Ask Paul: I finally invested – then lost money straight away
I invested $25k in ETFs and quickly lost up to $2000. Did I panic too soon, or is this what investing really looks like?
Ask Paul: Should I pay off HECS or save for a home?
With HECS balances rising again, many young Australians face the same tricky choice: pay down student debt or follow Paul Clitheroe's advice and keep saving?
Ask Paul: I helped one child, now the others want the same
Pete gave one child a block of land, now his other children want the same. How do you keep the peace when you can't give equally?
Ask Paul: Should I give up my pension to inherit $1 million?
With no savings and rising medical costs, this couple must decide whether a $1 million inheritance is worth giving up their age pension safety net.
Ask Paul: When is it time to sell the family home?
After 40 years in their much-loved home, rising costs, ageing and health issues are forcing this Melbourne couple to decide whether it's finally time to move on.
Ask Paul: I have $900k in super, but can’t afford to retire
Renting at 62 with $900k in super, one reader faces a tough choice between the pension and buying a home. What would you do?
Ask Paul: How do I invest for my children’s education?
Are you better off investing or using your mortgage to fund school costs? The answer is not as simple as it seems.
