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Brisbane Times

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My partner is 18 years older than me. How do we plan for retirement?

My partner is 18 years older than me. How do we plan for retirement?

The failure of our pension system to recognise the desire for people to have their own financial agency is a major flaw.

yesterday 7

WA Today

Paul Benson

My partner is 18 years older than me. How do we plan for retirement?

My partner is 18 years older than me. How do we plan for retirement?

The failure of our pension system to recognise the desire for people to have their own financial agency is a major flaw.

yesterday 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

My partner is 18 years older than me. How do we plan for retirement?

My partner is 18 years older than me. How do we plan for retirement?

The failure of our pension system to recognise the desire for people to have their own financial agency is a major flaw.

yesterday 7

The Age

Paul Benson

My partner is 18 years older than me. How do we plan for retirement?

My partner is 18 years older than me. How do we plan for retirement?

The failure of our pension system to recognise the desire for people to have their own financial agency is a major flaw.

yesterday 6

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

We earn $350k a year but struggle to save. What can we do about this?

We earn $350k a year but struggle to save. What can we do about this?

If you’re struggling to save, it could just be that you’re currently in the most expensive period of your life.

08.02.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

We earn $350k a year but struggle to save. What can we do about this?

We earn $350k a year but struggle to save. What can we do about this?

If you’re struggling to save, it could just be that you’re currently in the most expensive period of your life.

08.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

We earn $350k a year but struggle to save. What can we do about this?

We earn $350k a year but struggle to save. What can we do about this?

If you’re struggling to save, it could just be that you’re currently in the most expensive period of your life.

08.02.2025 10

The Age

Paul Benson

We earn $350k a year but struggle to save. What can we do about this?

We earn $350k a year but struggle to save. What can we do about this?

If you’re struggling to save, it could just be that you’re currently in the most expensive period of your life.

08.02.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

How do I resolve an inheritance dispute with my siblings?

How do I resolve an inheritance dispute with my siblings?

The circumstances you’ve presented here appear ridiculous, and frankly, disrespectful. It may be time to take matters a step further.

01.02.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

How do I resolve an inheritance dispute with my siblings?

How do I resolve an inheritance dispute with my siblings?

The circumstances you’ve presented here appear ridiculous, and frankly, disrespectful. It may be time to take matters a step further.

01.02.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

How do I resolve an inheritance dispute with my siblings?

How do I resolve an inheritance dispute with my siblings?

The circumstances you’ve presented here appear ridiculous, and frankly, disrespectful. It may be time to take matters a step further.

01.02.2025 6

The Age

Paul Benson

How do I resolve an inheritance dispute with my siblings?

How do I resolve an inheritance dispute with my siblings?

The circumstances you’ve presented here appear ridiculous, and frankly, disrespectful. It may be time to take matters a step further.

01.02.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

Should we sell our investment property and put the money into super?

Should we sell our investment property and put the money into super?

There is the school of thought that once you buy a property the strategy should be to never sell. But you can’t eat bricks.

26.01.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

Should we sell our investment property and put the money into super?

Should we sell our investment property and put the money into super?

There is the school of thought that once you buy a property the strategy should be to never sell. But you can’t eat bricks.

26.01.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

Should we sell our investment property and put the money into super?

Should we sell our investment property and put the money into super?

There is the school of thought that once you buy a property the strategy should be to never sell. But you can’t eat bricks.

26.01.2025 20

The Age

Paul Benson

Should we sell our investment property and put the money into super?

Should we sell our investment property and put the money into super?

There is the school of thought that once you buy a property the strategy should be to never sell. But you can’t eat bricks.

26.01.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m in my 40s with $60,000 saved. What should I do with it?

With such a significant amount saved, you have numerous options, though some will yield better returns than others.

11.01.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m in my 40s with $60,000 saved. What should I do with it?

11.01.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I’m in my 40s with $60,000 saved. What should I do with it?

11.01.2025 10

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m in my 40s with $60,000 saved. What should I do with it?

With such a significant amount saved, you have numerous options, though some will yield better returns than others.

11.01.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m about to receive my inheritance, will I have to pay tax on it?

I will receive an inheritance in a few months’ time from my mother’s estate. When I receive this money, do I have to pay tax on it? If I give some...

08.12.2024 3

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m about to receive my inheritance, will I have to pay tax on it?

I will receive an inheritance in a few months’ time from my mother’s estate. When I receive this money, do I have to pay tax on it? If I give some...

08.12.2024 2

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m about to receive my inheritance, will I have to pay tax on it?

I will receive an inheritance in a few months’ time from my mother’s estate. When I receive this money, do I have to pay tax on it? If I give some...

08.12.2024 3

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m about to receive my inheritance, will I have to pay tax on it?

I will receive an inheritance in a few months’ time from my mother’s estate. When I receive this money, do I have to pay tax on it? If I give some...

08.12.2024 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

We just switched our super to an SMSF. How should we invest it?

We’ve recently shifted our super to an SMSF as we wanted greater visibility on our investments. Our inclination is just to use ETFs to invest our...

30.11.2024 5

WA Today

Paul Benson

We just switched our super to an SMSF. How should we invest it?

We’ve recently shifted our super to an SMSF as we wanted greater visibility on our investments. Our inclination is just to use ETFs to invest our...

30.11.2024 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

We just switched our super to an SMSF. How should we invest it?

We’ve recently shifted our super to an SMSF as we wanted greater visibility on our investments. Our inclination is just to use ETFs to invest our...

30.11.2024 4

The Age

Paul Benson

We just switched our super to an SMSF. How should we invest it?

We’ve recently shifted our super to an SMSF as we wanted greater visibility on our investments. Our inclination is just to use ETFs to invest our...

30.11.2024 4

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

Should I ditch my low earning, but ‘safe’ investments?

I’ve always been advised to hold a proportion of my investment portfolio in bonds. When I questioned the low earnings recently the answer has been...

23.11.2024 4

WA Today

Paul Benson

Should I ditch my low earning, but ‘safe’ investments?

I’ve always been advised to hold a proportion of my investment portfolio in bonds. When I questioned the low earnings recently the answer has been...

23.11.2024 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

Should I ditch my low earning, but ‘safe’ investments?

I’ve always been advised to hold a proportion of my investment portfolio in bonds. When I questioned the low earnings recently the answer has been...

23.11.2024 3

The Age

Paul Benson

Should I ditch my low earning, but ‘safe’ investments?

I’ve always been advised to hold a proportion of my investment portfolio in bonds. When I questioned the low earnings recently the answer has been...

23.11.2024 4

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

We’re selling our holiday home, can we put the proceeds into our super?

My wife and I are selling our family holiday house and hope to settle in January. We would like to put as much of the sale into our self managed...

15.11.2024 3

WA Today

Paul Benson

We’re selling our holiday home, can we put the proceeds into our super?

My wife and I are selling our family holiday house and hope to settle in January. We would like to put as much of the sale into our self managed...

15.11.2024 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

We’re selling our holiday home, can we put the proceeds into our super?

My wife and I are selling our family holiday house and hope to settle in January. We would like to put as much of the sale into our self managed...

15.11.2024 2

The Age

Paul Benson

We’re selling our holiday home, can we put the proceeds into our super?

My wife and I are selling our family holiday house and hope to settle in January. We would like to put as much of the sale into our self managed...

15.11.2024 2

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

How do I plan for retirement when I don’t know what I’ll inherit?

My father is 92. He’s in reasonable health, and we hope he has several more years ahead of him. My husband and I are planning our retirement, and...

09.11.2024 2

WA Today

Paul Benson

How do I plan for retirement when I don’t know what I’ll inherit?

My father is 92. He’s in reasonable health, and we hope he has several more years ahead of him. My husband and I are planning our retirement, and...

09.11.2024 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

How do I plan for retirement when I don’t know what I’ll inherit?

My father is 92. He’s in reasonable health, and we hope he has several more years ahead of him. My husband and I are planning our retirement, and...

09.11.2024 3

The Age

Paul Benson

How do I plan for retirement when I don’t know what I’ll inherit?

My father is 92. He’s in reasonable health, and we hope he has several more years ahead of him. My husband and I are planning our retirement, and...

09.11.2024 6

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I lost a lot of money while investing. Will it reduce my tax bill?

I have unfortunately accumulated capital losses numbering in the tens of thousands of dollars from some poor investments. How can I take advantage...

02.11.2024 2

WA Today

Paul Benson

I lost a lot of money while investing. Will it reduce my tax bill?

I have unfortunately accumulated capital losses numbering in the tens of thousands of dollars from some poor investments. How can I take advantage...

02.11.2024 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I lost a lot of money while investing. Will it reduce my tax bill?

I have unfortunately accumulated capital losses numbering in the tens of thousands of dollars from some poor investments. How can I take advantage...

02.11.2024 2

The Age

Paul Benson

I lost a lot of money while investing. Will it reduce my tax bill?

I have unfortunately accumulated capital losses numbering in the tens of thousands of dollars from some poor investments. How can I take advantage...

02.11.2024 2

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

What should our nephew do with our $21,000 gift?

Our nephew turns 21 early next year, and we will be gifting him $21,000 to mark the occasion. Can you recommend somewhere we can park/invest this...

26.10.2024 2

WA Today

Paul Benson

What should our nephew do with our $21,000 gift?

Our nephew turns 21 early next year, and we will be gifting him $21,000 to mark the occasion. Can you recommend somewhere we can park/invest this...

26.10.2024 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

What should our nephew do with our $21,000 gift?

Our nephew turns 21 early next year, and we will be gifting him $21,000 to mark the occasion. Can you recommend somewhere we can park/invest this...

26.10.2024 2

The Age

Paul Benson

What should our nephew do with our $21,000 gift?

Our nephew turns 21 early next year, and we will be gifting him $21,000 to mark the occasion. Can you recommend somewhere we can park/invest this...

26.10.2024 4

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

Should we sell or rent our elderly mother’s house?

My two siblings and I decided to rent our mother’s house out a year ago to pay for the dementia-care unit she had to go into. This was working out...

13.10.2024 2

WA Today

Paul Benson

Should we sell or rent our elderly mother’s house?

My two siblings and I decided to rent our mother’s house out a year ago to pay for the dementia-care unit she had to go into. This was working out...

13.10.2024 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson