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Ask Paul: I’m on a disability pension, what’s a safe investment for me?

Paul Clitheroe

Julia wants to invest $30,000, but she's also on a disability pension, so keeping that money secure is vital, says Paul Clitheroe.

Ask Paul: We’re worth $1.5 million – how can we claim the pension?

Paul Clitheroe

Jimmy and his wife are worth more than $1.5 million. They ask Paul Clitheroe how they can offload assets in order to get the $1,348.40/fortnight aged pension.

Ask Paul: Can I declare bankruptcy on a $30k Centrelink debt?

Paul Clitheroe

Helen owes $30,000 in Centrelink debt. Will the debt be wiped if she declares bankruptcy? Paul Clitheroe has the answer but it's not the one Helen wants.

Ask Paul: I grew up on Centrelink and now make $140k

Paul Clitheroe

From Centrelink benefits to $140,000 a year, Katherine is in a privileged position and knows it, but what should she do next? Paul Clitheroe has some ideas.

Ask Paul: Is building a granny flat for my parents a bad idea?

Paul Clitheroe

David's plan to build a granny flat for his elderly parents is a financial, legal and emotional minefield, says Paul Clitheroe.

NDIS set to transform access to disability funding

Anthony O’Brien

Anthony O'Brien explains what funding is available through the NDIS and how to access it.

Financial upheaval: when grandparents become carers

Susan Hely

A growing number of grandparents are up for the costs of being a parent all over again, with childcare, school fees, and technology, at a time they can least afford it.