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Ask Paul: I quit law for pastry – can I still support my mum?
A former lawyer swapped a high-paying career for pastry making. Can she still build wealth and support her mum?
Ask Paul: I finally invested – then lost money straight away
I invested $25k in ETFs and quickly lost up to $2000. Did I panic too soon, or is this what investing really looks like?
Ask Paul: Should I pay off HECS or save for a home?
With HECS balances rising again, many young Australians face the same tricky choice: pay down student debt or follow Paul Clitheroe's advice and keep saving?
Ask Paul: I helped one child, now the others want the same
Pete gave one child a block of land, now his other children want the same. How do you keep the peace when you can't give equally?
Ask Paul: Should I give up my pension to inherit $1 million?
With no savings and rising medical costs, this couple must decide whether a $1 million inheritance is worth giving up their age pension safety net.
Ask Paul: When is it time to sell the family home?
After 40 years in their much-loved home, rising costs, ageing and health issues are forcing this Melbourne couple to decide whether it's finally time to move on.
Ask Paul: I have $900k in super, but can’t afford to retire
Renting at 62 with $900k in super, one reader faces a tough choice between the pension and buying a home. What would you do?
Ask Paul: How do I invest for my children’s education?
Are you better off investing or using your mortgage to fund school costs? The answer is not as simple as it seems.
Ask Paul: My boss hasn’t paid my super for 10 months
Nick's employer hasn't paid super to workers in 10 months, and the business is struggling. "This is not good news," Paul Clitheroe tells Nick.
Ask Paul: Should I keep scraping by until retirement?
David feels like he's scraping by, but what if he doesn't need to at all? A closer look at his numbers changes everything.
