Paul Clitheroe

Paul Clitheroe AM is Money's founder and editorial adviser. He is one of Australia's leading financial voices, responsible for bringing financial insight to Australians through personal finance books, the Money TV show, and this publication, which he established in 1999. Paul is the chair of Ecstra, an independent charitable foundation building financial wellbeing of Australians. He is chairman of InvestSMART Financial Services, and was chair of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and Financial Literacy Australia from 2004 to 2019. He is the chair of Financial Literacy at Macquarie University where he is also a Professor with the School of Business and Economics.

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Ask Paul: Should we gift our grandson an investment for his 18th?

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Nola wants to gift her grandson an investment for his 18th birthday this month. So, she asks Paul Clitheroe, where should she start?

Ask Paul: Should we borrow more to buy a bigger house?

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Jo and her husband like the idea of buying a bigger home in a better suburb, but are they too old to take on a new mortgage?

Ask Paul: I’m 77, how can I access equity in my home?

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At 77, Frank wants to withdraw up to $100,000 equity out of his home. So which reverse mortgage does Paul Clitheroe recommend?

Ask Paul: I’m investing, saving 70% of my income and I’m 16

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Working two casual jobs, saving and investing, Praneel has "the money brain of an experienced adult investor", says Paul Clitheroe. And he's only 16.

Ask Paul: Will I lose my disability pension if I inherit $100k?

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Beverley is worried about losing her place in public housing, as well as her disability pension, if she inherits money. What does Paul Clitheroe have to say?

Ask Paul: I’m 40 and divorced, is it too late to buy a home?

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"At 40, it is a reality that home ownership may never happen again," writes divorced reader Paul. But Paul Clitheroe disagrees.

Ask Paul: I’m new to investing and wish I’d started earlier

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"I can't help but feel the dread in thinking I should have started sooner," Sarah tells Paul Clitheroe.

Ask Paul: Can I invest in penny dreadfuls as a hobby?

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Clare's portfolio is managed by her stockbroker but, at a loose end following the death of her husband, she wants to try playing the stockmarket.

Ask Paul: Should I save for a house or pay off my HELP debt?

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Should Josh focus on saving a house deposit, contributing extra to his super balance, or paying off his HECS balance?

Ask Paul: Will Mum lose her pension if she sells her house?

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Is there a way Maria's mum can sell her house and give her adult children an early inheritance without losing her pension?
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