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Brisbane Times

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I’m 39 and have paid off my mortgage. How should I invest $100,000?

I’m 39 and have paid off my mortgage. How should I invest $100,000?

I’d suggest you consider what the objective is here. Money is an enabler. What do you want it to do for you?

yesterday 8

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m 39 and have paid off my mortgage. How should I invest $100,000?

I’m 39 and have paid off my mortgage. How should I invest $100,000?

I’d suggest you consider what the objective is here. Money is an enabler. What do you want it to do for you?

yesterday 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I’m 39 and have paid off my mortgage. How should I invest $100,000?

I’m 39 and have paid off my mortgage. How should I invest $100,000?

I’d suggest you consider what the objective is here. Money is an enabler. What do you want it to do for you?

yesterday 7

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m 39 and have paid off my mortgage. How should I invest $100,000?

I’m 39 and have paid off my mortgage. How should I invest $100,000?

I’d suggest you consider what the objective is here. Money is an enabler. What do you want it to do for you?

yesterday 6

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m 24 and just inherited $300,000. Should I clear my HECS, or invest it?

I’m 24 and just inherited $300,000. Should I clear my HECS, or invest it?

Usually, the smartest thing to do with a windfall is invest it into super. But given your age, I would suggest a different avenue.

18.10.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m 24 and just inherited $300,000. Should I clear my HECS, or invest it?

I’m 24 and just inherited $300,000. Should I clear my HECS, or invest it?

Usually, the smartest thing to do with a windfall is invest it into super. But given your age, I would suggest a different avenue.

18.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I’m 24 and just inherited $300,000. Should I clear my HECS, or invest it?

I’m 24 and just inherited $300,000. Should I clear my HECS, or invest it?

Usually, the smartest thing to do with a windfall is invest it into super. But given your age, I would suggest a different avenue.

18.10.2025 10

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m 24 and just inherited $300,000. Should I clear my HECS, or invest it?

I’m 24 and just inherited $300,000. Should I clear my HECS, or invest it?

Usually, the smartest thing to do with a windfall is invest it into super. But given your age, I would suggest a different avenue.

18.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

We started an SMSF, but almost lost everything. How can we recover?

We started an SMSF, but almost lost everything. How can we recover?

Pinning your entire retirement to the success of a single investment is extremely risky, and unwise.

11.10.2025 9

WA Today

Paul Benson

We started an SMSF, but almost lost everything. How can we recover?

We started an SMSF, but almost lost everything. How can we recover?

Pinning your entire retirement to the success of a single investment is extremely risky, and unwise.

11.10.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

We started an SMSF, but almost lost everything. How can we recover?

We started an SMSF, but almost lost everything. How can we recover?

Pinning your entire retirement to the success of a single investment is extremely risky, and unwise.

11.10.2025 8

The Age

Paul Benson

We started an SMSF, but almost lost everything. How can we recover?

We started an SMSF, but almost lost everything. How can we recover?

Pinning your entire retirement to the success of a single investment is extremely risky, and unwise.

11.10.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

All my super is in cash, but the market keeps going up. What do I do?

All my super is in cash, but the market keeps going up. What do I do?

With the market tumult of the last 12 months, it’s easy to see why you decided to switch to cash. But here’s why that wasn’t such a good move.

04.10.2025 9

WA Today

Paul Benson

All my super is in cash, but the market keeps going up. What do I do?

All my super is in cash, but the market keeps going up. What do I do?

With the market tumult of the last 12 months, it’s easy to see why you decided to switch to cash. But here’s why that wasn’t such a good move.

04.10.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

All my super is in cash, but the market keeps going up. What do I do?

All my super is in cash, but the market keeps going up. What do I do?

With the market tumult of the last 12 months, it’s easy to see why you decided to switch to cash. But here’s why that wasn’t such a good move.

04.10.2025 9

The Age

Paul Benson

All my super is in cash, but the market keeps going up. What do I do?

All my super is in cash, but the market keeps going up. What do I do?

With the market tumult of the last 12 months, it’s easy to see why you decided to switch to cash. But here’s why that wasn’t such a good move.

04.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

We pay our financial adviser $26,000 a year. Is that too much?

The larger your portfolio, the more you can expect to pay for financial advice. But do you really need it in the first place?

27.09.2025 9

WA Today

Paul Benson

We pay our financial adviser $26,000 a year. Is that too much?

The larger your portfolio, the more you can expect to pay for financial advice. But do you really need it in the first place?

27.09.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

We pay our financial adviser $26,000 a year. Is that too much?

The larger your portfolio, the more you can expect to pay for financial advice. But do you really need it in the first place?

27.09.2025 9

The Age

Paul Benson

We pay our financial adviser $26,000 a year. Is that too much?

The larger your portfolio, the more you can expect to pay for financial advice. But do you really need it in the first place?

27.09.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I have $1.5m in investment debt. Should I pay it off before I retire?

There’s no trophy handed out to the richest person in the cemetery, so maintaining investments just for the sake of it might not be a winning...

21.09.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

I have $1.5m in investment debt. Should I pay it off before I retire?

There’s no trophy handed out to the richest person in the cemetery, so maintaining investments just for the sake of it might not be a winning...

21.09.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I have $1.5m in investment debt. Should I pay it off before I retire?

There’s no trophy handed out to the richest person in the cemetery, so maintaining investments just for the sake of it might not be a winning...

21.09.2025 4

The Age

Paul Benson

I have $1.5m in investment debt. Should I pay it off before I retire?

There’s no trophy handed out to the richest person in the cemetery, so maintaining investments just for the sake of it might not be a winning...

21.09.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I just turned 60 and don’t need the money. Should I still draw from my super?

If you don’t need the money now, you could consider using it to pass on gifts to your children and grandchildren.

13.09.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

I just turned 60 and don’t need the money. Should I still draw from my super?

If you don’t need the money now, you could consider using it to pass on gifts to your children and grandchildren.

13.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I just turned 60 and don’t need the money. Should I still draw from my super?

If you don’t need the money now, you could consider using it to pass on gifts to your children and grandchildren.

13.09.2025 6

The Age

Paul Benson

I just turned 60 and don’t need the money. Should I still draw from my super?

If you don’t need the money now, you could consider using it to pass on gifts to your children and grandchildren.

13.09.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

My mum got $700,000 from downsizing her home. How should she invest it?

Downsizing can be a great way to free up some cash, but it can be difficult to know what to do with the proceeds.

07.09.2025 20

WA Today

Paul Benson

My mum got $700,000 from downsizing her home. How should she invest it?

Downsizing can be a great way to free up some cash, but it can be difficult to know what to do with the proceeds.

07.09.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

My mum got $700,000 from downsizing her home. How should she invest it?

Downsizing can be a great way to free up some cash, but it can be difficult to know what to do with the proceeds.

07.09.2025 10

The Age

Paul Benson

My mum got $700,000 from downsizing her home. How should she invest it?

Downsizing can be a great way to free up some cash, but it can be difficult to know what to do with the proceeds.

07.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m confused. What do all the superannuation terms mean?

You’re not alone in being puzzled by some of this terminology. Let’s clear it up.

31.08.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m confused. What do all the superannuation terms mean?

You’re not alone in being puzzled by some of this terminology. Let’s clear it up.

31.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I’m confused. What do all the superannuation terms mean?

You’re not alone in being puzzled by some of this terminology. Let’s clear it up.

31.08.2025 10

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m confused. What do all the superannuation terms mean?

You’re not alone in being puzzled by some of this terminology. Let’s clear it up.

31.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

My partner and I are separating. Should I keep renting or try to buy a property?

Owning your home certainly provides greater peace of mind.

17.08.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

My partner and I are separating. Should I keep renting or try to buy a property?

Owning your home certainly provides greater peace of mind.

17.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

My partner and I are separating. Should I keep renting or try to buy a property?

Owning your home certainly provides greater peace of mind.

17.08.2025 20

The Age

Paul Benson

My partner and I are separating. Should I keep renting or try to buy a property?

Owning your home certainly provides greater peace of mind.

17.08.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m five years out from retirement. Is it worth paying for financial advice?

We all face the problem of “you don’t know what you don’t know”.

09.08.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m five years out from retirement. Is it worth paying for financial advice?

We all face the problem of “you don’t know what you don’t know”.

09.08.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I’m five years out from retirement. Is it worth paying for financial advice?

We all face the problem of “you don’t know what you don’t know”.

09.08.2025 10

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m five years out from retirement. Is it worth paying for financial advice?

We all face the problem of “you don’t know what you don’t know”.

09.08.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

How do I tell my friends that finding a rich husband isn’t a financial plan?

It is difficult to be financially secure and independent as a single person. But entering a relationship with an expectation of financial dependency...

26.07.2025 7

WA Today

Paul Benson

How do I tell my friends that finding a rich husband isn’t a financial plan?

It is difficult to be financially secure and independent as a single person. But entering a relationship with an expectation of financial dependency...

26.07.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

How do I tell my friends that finding a rich husband isn’t a financial plan?

It is difficult to be financially secure and independent as a single person. But entering a relationship with an expectation of financial dependency...

26.07.2025 10

The Age

Paul Benson

How do I tell my friends that finding a rich husband isn’t a financial plan?

It is difficult to be financially secure and independent as a single person. But entering a relationship with an expectation of financial dependency...

26.07.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m retiring soon. Should I keep my defined benefit scheme?

As a general rule of thumb, anyone with a defined benefit super fund would normally hang onto it for dear life. But sometimes the returns can be...

20.07.2025 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m retiring soon. Should I keep my defined benefit scheme?

As a general rule of thumb, anyone with a defined benefit super fund would normally hang onto it for dear life. But sometimes the returns can be...

20.07.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson