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: My partner is an alcoholic with a gambling problem

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Jenna's husband is addicted to alcohol and gambling and can't be trusted to handle money. Can she buy a small house in her name only?

Ask Paul: I read The Barefoot Investor – have I made a big mistake?

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After reading Scott Pape's book, Carmel feels pressured to sell her investment property. But "an author has no idea who you are ... or anything about you," says Paul Clitheroe.

Ask Paul: I’m investing for my kid – when should I transfer it to their name?

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Investing for your kids is one thing, Matthew writes to Paul Clitheroe, but at what age is it appropriate to transfer investments into their name?

Ask Paul: I can’t afford a coffee without pocket money from my husband

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After being laid off, Helena doesn't even have the money to buy a coffee. How should she ask her husband, who earns plenty, for cash?

Ask Paul: Should I withdraw money from super or my term deposit?

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Self-funded retiree Gabrielle owes $380,000 on a property. Should she withdraw from super, cash out a term deposit, or sell another investment property to pay it off?

Ask Paul: Have I invested right in case I die at 65?

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After losing several relatives, Matt needs someone to tell him that his family will be ok whatever happens. So what does Paul Clitheroe think of Matt's plan for his money?

Ask Paul: Should I buy a house now or keep waiting?

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Sam wants to buy a property in the middle ring suburbs of Melbourne - is now a good time or should he wait it out?

Ask Paul: A financial planner lost me tens of thousands of dollars

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In 2001, a financial planner ignored John's instructions and invested 40% of his wealth in US shares. Then September 11 happened.

Ask Paul: My son lost $34k on a trip, can I dip into my super for him?

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Vanessa's son and his girlfriend lost $34,000 when STA Travel collapsed. Vanessa is still working - can she withdraw money from her super to help them out?

Ask Paul: How do I work out how much insurance I need?

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Mark wants to know how much TPD, income protection and death cover he will need, and Paul Clitheroe doesn't pull any punches - it can be a nightmare.
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