Paul Clitheroe

Paul Clitheroe AM is a respected financial adviser and Money's chairman and chief commentator. He is chair of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board, and author of several personal finance books. Click here to email Paul your money question. Unfortunately Paul cannot respond to questions posted in the comments section.

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MY MONEY

Ask Paul: We feel guilty about taking out a loan for a new car

Kerry and Vicki bought a new car - the worst one they can bear to be seen in - but now they're struggling with guilt over the loan. More

By Paul Clitheroe - December 4, 2019

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INVESTING

Ask Paul: My adviser suggested property but I don't want a 30-year loan

Hamza has $128,000 in savings and a financial adviser recommended he buy property, but he doesn't want to be locked into a 30-year-mortgage. More

By Paul Clitheroe - November 27, 2019

INVESTING

Ask Paul: Where should I park $150k in savings until the market drops?

Michael has $150k in savings and wants to cash in on the next market downturn. Where should he invest in the meantime? More

By Paul Clitheroe - November 20, 2019

MY MONEY

Ask Paul: I owe $70k in credit card debt and can't see a way out

Repeated bouts of unemployment have left David in $70,000 of credit card debt on top of a $400,000 mortgage. How can he dig his way out of the debt? More

By Paul Clitheroe - November 13, 2019

INVESTING

The question that made Paul Clitheroe break one of his rules

A 25-year-old with a spare $10,000 and a backpacking trip on the horizon has inspired Paul Clitheroe make an exception to one of his long-held rules about money. More

By Paul Clitheroe - November 6, 2019

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MY MONEY

Ask Paul: How much will we need for an income of $90k a year?

Planning to retire, Paul and his wife's biggest concern is running out of money. Will they be in a position to retire in about five years? More

By Paul Clitheroe - October 30, 2019

PROPERTY

Ask Paul: Should we buy an investment property in WA wine country?

Nathan and Melissa own two Perth investment properties, one worth less than what they owe. Should they buy a third, in regional WA? More

By Paul Clitheroe - October 23, 2019

INVESTING

Ask Paul: I'm 48 and don't own a house, is it too late to retire comfortably?

At 48, Bernie's only asset is his $100,000 superannuation balance. Is it too late for him to look forward to a comfortable retirement? More

By Paul Clitheroe - October 16, 2019

INVESTING

Ask Paul: Should we pay off our mortgage or invest in an indexed fund?

For John and his wife, paying off their home means they will be mortgage free but also savings free. Should they hang onto the mortgage and invest instead? More

By Paul Clitheroe - October 9, 2019