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.

172 results by Paul Clitheroe:

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

MY MONEY

Ask Paul: I'm on Centrelink and I just inherited $500k

After only working one or two days a week, a $500,000 inheritance will change reader Paul's life. How can he safely manage this windfall? More

By Paul Clitheroe - October 2, 2019

INVESTING

Ask Paul: I just got divorced and I'm out of my depth

Newly-divorced and having returned to Australia after living overseas for years, Whitney is "trying to avoid any more disastrous financial decisions". More

By Paul Clitheroe - September 25, 2019

PROPERTY

Ask Paul: I owe $220k on the mortgage, my wife has $75k in a term deposit

Scott owes $220,000 on the home he shares with his wife, who has $75,000 in a term deposit. How can they make the most of the cash? More

By Paul Clitheroe - September 18, 2019

Angus is keen to reduce the interest payable on his new home loan, but paying down a mortgage early is a trap for many property owners says Paul Clitheroe.

INVESTING

Ask Paul: Where can we start investing for our newborn?

Where is the best place to invest for a new baby? Having recently welcomed his first child, Rob is keen to help set his son up financially, starting now. More

By Paul Clitheroe - September 11, 2019

PROPERTY

Ask Paul: Should we sell an investment property to pay off our home?

Chris and Vicki still owe half a million dollars on their home. Is it time to sell an investment property and pay off the mortgage? More

By Paul Clitheroe - September 4, 2019

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The question that made Paul Clitheroe break one of his rules

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

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

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

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

Ask Paul: I'm on Centrelink and I just inherited $500k

Ask Paul: I just got divorced and I'm out of my depth

Ask Paul: I owe $220k on the mortgage, my wife has $75k in a term deposit

Ask Paul: Where can we start investing for our newborn?

Ask Paul: Should we sell an investment property to pay off our home?

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