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Ask Paul: I followed your advice in 1997 and look where it got me
It's 20 years since Gerard first followed Paul Clitheroe's advice, and he's back with a $200,000 update ... and another question.
Why it has gotten harder to teach kids about money
Kids should be included in conversations about money as a part of everyday life, and sometimes that means hearing "we can't afford it".
Ask Paul: I bought shares for my kids – who pays the tax?
Jason has bought shares for his two kids, but what are the tax implications? Paul Clitheroe explains what he needs to know when it comes to franking credits and dividends.
Ask Paul: Pay off mortgage or keep it as a line of credit?
We plan to renovate our house. Should we close out our almost-paid-for mortgage and apply for a loan or keep the current mortgage as a line of credit?
Ask Paul: I have $160k and no idea where to invest it
Sally has $160,000 in the bank and can't decide how to invest it. With the money going backwards in terms of buying power, Paul Clitheroe advises Sally how to take action.
Ask Paul: We sold our home, now it’s taking too long to buy
Sandra and her family have $600,000 in savings after selling the house, and are now renting. She asks Paul Clitheroe if they are better off buying somewhere to live.
Ask Paul: I’m 55, single and unemployed
Maree is 55 with a small amount in super, and has been unemployed for some time. Paul Clitheroe advises her how to manage a recent inheritance.
Ask Paul: I’m a single mum – how can I secure our future?
Single mum Sherry asks Paul Clitheroe if she should salary sacrifice for her daughter's super, or buying another investment property.
What a life expectancy calculator taught me about money
A life expectancy calculator got Paul Clitheroe thinking about his retirement and how long it will last. That is the key in saving for life after work.
Financial independence ‘a hell of a lot easier if you target a basic lifestyle’
Money matters have become complicated over the past 30 years but it's easier to gain financial independence with a basic lifestyle.