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I’m 10 years off retirement. Should I focus on buying a property?

I’m 10 years off retirement. Should I focus on buying a property?

With a 10-year time frame, property is a sound investment. But it’s important to be clear on what your objectives are.

yesterday 7

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m 10 years off retirement. Should I focus on buying a property?

I’m 10 years off retirement. Should I focus on buying a property?

With a 10-year time frame, property is a sound investment. But it’s important to be clear on what your objectives are.

yesterday 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I’m 10 years off retirement. Should I focus on buying a property?

I’m 10 years off retirement. Should I focus on buying a property?

With a 10-year time frame, property is a sound investment. But it’s important to be clear on what your objectives are.

yesterday 7

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m 10 years off retirement. Should I focus on buying a property?

I’m 10 years off retirement. Should I focus on buying a property?

With a 10-year time frame, property is a sound investment. But it’s important to be clear on what your objectives are.

yesterday 6

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

How do I know if I have enough money to retire?

How do I know if I have enough money to retire?

If you’re unable to enlist the help of a financial planner, there are some methods you can do yourself to get an idea of how much you’ll need.

07.06.2025 6

WA Today

Paul Benson

How do I know if I have enough money to retire?

How do I know if I have enough money to retire?

If you’re unable to enlist the help of a financial planner, there are some methods you can do yourself to get an idea of how much you’ll need.

07.06.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

How do I know if I have enough money to retire?

How do I know if I have enough money to retire?

If you’re unable to enlist the help of a financial planner, there are some methods you can do yourself to get an idea of how much you’ll need.

07.06.2025 7

The Age

Paul Benson

How do I know if I have enough money to retire?

How do I know if I have enough money to retire?

If you’re unable to enlist the help of a financial planner, there are some methods you can do yourself to get an idea of how much you’ll need.

07.06.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m retired and sick of strata fees. Should I sell up and rent instead?

The costs that come with owning an apartment, such as special levies and strata fees, can quickly build up.

31.05.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m retired and sick of strata fees. Should I sell up and rent instead?

The costs that come with owning an apartment, such as special levies and strata fees, can quickly build up.

31.05.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I’m retired and sick of strata fees. Should I sell up and rent instead?

The costs that come with owning an apartment, such as special levies and strata fees, can quickly build up.

31.05.2025 10

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m retired and sick of strata fees. Should I sell up and rent instead?

The costs that come with owning an apartment, such as special levies and strata fees, can quickly build up.

31.05.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

How can we get the best return for our kids’ savings?

If you want to get better returns outside a simple savings account, you’re going to have to take on some level of risk.

24.05.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

How can we get the best return for our kids’ savings?

If you want to get better returns outside a simple savings account, you’re going to have to take on some level of risk.

24.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

How can we get the best return for our kids’ savings?

If you want to get better returns outside a simple savings account, you’re going to have to take on some level of risk.

24.05.2025 9

The Age

Paul Benson

How can we get the best return for our kids’ savings?

If you want to get better returns outside a simple savings account, you’re going to have to take on some level of risk.

24.05.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m close to retirement. Should I change how my super is invested?

With retirement on the horizon, it can feel like the sky is falling. But there’s no reason to panic.

18.05.2025 9

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m close to retirement. Should I change how my super is invested?

With retirement on the horizon, it can feel like the sky is falling. But there’s no reason to panic.

18.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I’m close to retirement. Should I change how my super is invested?

With retirement on the horizon, it can feel like the sky is falling. But there’s no reason to panic.

18.05.2025 10

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m close to retirement. Should I change how my super is invested?

With retirement on the horizon, it can feel like the sky is falling. But there’s no reason to panic.

18.05.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

Can I stop my ex-husband from misusing our son’s school savings?

Assets that belonged to both of you as a couple will be included in any financial settlement, so there may not be much you can do.

11.05.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

Can I stop my ex-husband from misusing our son’s school savings?

Assets that belonged to both of you as a couple will be included in any financial settlement, so there may not be much you can do.

10.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

Can I stop my ex-husband from misusing our son’s school savings?

Assets that belonged to both of you as a couple will be included in any financial settlement, so there may not be much you can do.

10.05.2025 6

The Age

Paul Benson

Can I stop my ex-husband from misusing our son’s school savings?

Assets that belonged to both of you as a couple will be included in any financial settlement, so there may not be much you can do.

10.05.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

Should I buy an investment property, or upsize my house?

Property transactions involve numerous additional costs. Are you sure that’s the road you want to go down?

03.05.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

Should I buy an investment property, or upsize my house?

Property transactions involve numerous additional costs. Are you sure that’s the road you want to go down?

03.05.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

Should I buy an investment property, or upsize my house?

Property transactions involve numerous additional costs. Are you sure that’s the road you want to go down?

03.05.2025 10

The Age

Paul Benson

Should I buy an investment property, or upsize my house?

Property transactions involve numerous additional costs. Are you sure that’s the road you want to go down?

03.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

My wife and I have separate finances. Can I get a higher pension?

Even if your finances are separated, you will still be treated as a couple for Centrelink purposes.

27.04.2025 9

WA Today

Paul Benson

My wife and I have separate finances. Can I get a higher pension?

Even if your finances are separated, you will still be treated as a couple for Centrelink purposes.

27.04.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

My wife and I have separate finances. Can I get a higher pension?

Even if your finances are separated, you will still be treated as a couple for Centrelink purposes.

27.04.2025 8

The Age

Paul Benson

My wife and I have separate finances. Can I get a higher pension?

Even if your finances are separated, you will still be treated as a couple for Centrelink purposes.

27.04.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I want to switch super funds. Should I wait for markets to recover?

It can feel dangerous messing with your super while markets are volatile, but it’s unlikely to have a major impact on your returns.

19.04.2025 9

WA Today

Paul Benson

I want to switch super funds. Should I wait for markets to recover?

It can feel dangerous messing with your super while markets are volatile, but it’s unlikely to have a major impact on your returns.

19.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I want to switch super funds. Should I wait for markets to recover?

It can feel dangerous messing with your super while markets are volatile, but it’s unlikely to have a major impact on your returns.

19.04.2025 20

The Age

Paul Benson

I want to switch super funds. Should I wait for markets to recover?

It can feel dangerous messing with your super while markets are volatile, but it’s unlikely to have a major impact on your returns.

19.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

What’s wrong with leaving my super in the default option?

There’s nothing wrong with being conservative with your super, but depending on your age, you could be missing out on some big returns.

12.04.2025 7

WA Today

Paul Benson

What’s wrong with leaving my super in the default option?

There’s nothing wrong with being conservative with your super, but depending on your age, you could be missing out on some big returns.

12.04.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

What’s wrong with leaving my super in the default option?

There’s nothing wrong with being conservative with your super, but depending on your age, you could be missing out on some big returns.

12.04.2025 7

The Age

Paul Benson

What’s wrong with leaving my super in the default option?

There’s nothing wrong with being conservative with your super, but depending on your age, you could be missing out on some big returns.

12.04.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

Should I start drawing on my super if the markets are down?

Starting to tap into your super during heavy market fluctuations can feel like a bad move, but it can actually benefit you.

05.04.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

Should I start drawing on my super if the markets are down?

Starting to tap into your super during heavy market fluctuations can feel like a bad move, but it can actually benefit you.

05.04.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

Should I start drawing on my super if the markets are down?

Starting to tap into your super during heavy market fluctuations can feel like a bad move, but it can actually benefit you.

05.04.2025 10

The Age

Paul Benson

Should I start drawing on my super if the markets are down?

Starting to tap into your super during heavy market fluctuations can feel like a bad move, but it can actually benefit you.

05.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

Should I buy a house before I retire, or keep renting?

Calculating what will leave you better off between a mortgage and paying rent isn’t as easy as it may first seem.

29.03.2025 8

WA Today

Paul Benson

Should I buy a house before I retire, or keep renting?

Calculating what will leave you better off between a mortgage and paying rent isn’t as easy as it may first seem.

29.03.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

Should I buy a house before I retire, or keep renting?

Calculating what will leave you better off between a mortgage and paying rent isn’t as easy as it may first seem.

29.03.2025 10

The Age

Paul Benson

Should I buy a house before I retire, or keep renting?

Calculating what will leave you better off between a mortgage and paying rent isn’t as easy as it may first seem.

29.03.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

How do I pick a super account for my 15-year-old son?

Picking your first super account is less about the fund itself, and more about the investment options you choose.

22.03.2025 8

WA Today

Paul Benson

How do I pick a super account for my 15-year-old son?

Picking your first super account is less about the fund itself, and more about the investment options you choose.

22.03.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson