Paul Benson
Paul Benson is a Certified Financial Planner, and host of the Financial Autonomy podcast.
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Can I use this government scheme to help my kids buy a house?
Your children will receive an inheritance one day – it will be much more useful and impactful now than in 20-odd years.
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Should we borrow $500,000 and invest it in shares?
Borrowing to invest is certainly a key wealth creation strategy, but it all comes down to your appetite for risk.
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Can my investment windfall let me take more time off work?
Using your investment income so you can work less and spend more time with your family can be a smart move. But you need to think through the pros and the cons.
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Should I boost my super or pay off my mortgage?
Owning a roof over our heads and being debt-free in retirement is a common goal. But doing so can come at the expense of extra earnings.
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Can we put our rental income back into super?
There are no limits on adding to your super until you hit a certain age, but there’s a question of why you’d want to.
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I’m getting old and my SMSF has become a burden. What should I do?
For most, there comes a time in later life where the costs in time and accounting fees of a self-managed super fund outweigh the benefits.
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Will I regret never buying a house and just investing instead?
On the numbers, there’s seemingly an easy answer to your question. But can you really place a value on a roof over your head?
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I’m successful and well-off. Can I access my super early?
There’s no way to exclude yourself from the age pension to access super early. But there are ways to plan, so your finances don’t rely on your super.
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We can barely afford the mortgage, should we sell our investment property?
Knowing when to sell up from an investment property that’s costing you too much can be a difficult decision.
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When my kids inherit my shares, how much tax will they have to pay?
If your kids are likely to be paying a meaningful amount of tax, it may be advantageous for you to rebalance your portfolio.
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Can we downsize into a more expensive home and still add to super?
There are a raft of conditions to consider when making a downsizer contribution that you need to keep in mind.
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