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We’re in our mid-50s. Should we shift our super into an SMSF?

We’re in our mid-50s. Should we shift our super into an SMSF?

There’s a common thought that once you hit a certain age and super balance, self-managed super funds make sense. I’m not so convinced.

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WA Today

Paul Benson

We’re in our mid-50s. Should we shift our super into an SMSF?

We’re in our mid-50s. Should we shift our super into an SMSF?

There’s a common thought that once you hit a certain age and super balance, self-managed super funds make sense. I’m not so convinced.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

We’re in our mid-50s. Should we shift our super into an SMSF?

We’re in our mid-50s. Should we shift our super into an SMSF?

There’s a common thought that once you hit a certain age and super balance, self-managed super funds make sense. I’m not so convinced.

latest 10

The Age

Paul Benson

We’re in our mid-50s. Should we shift our super into an SMSF?

We’re in our mid-50s. Should we shift our super into an SMSF?

There’s a common thought that once you hit a certain age and super balance, self-managed super funds make sense. I’m not so convinced.

latest 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m 35 with a $150k mortgage. Should I pay it off ASAP, or invest elsewhere?

I’m 35 with a $150k mortgage. Should I pay it off ASAP, or invest elsewhere?

When it comes to choosing where to invest, there is no definitive wrong answer. It largely comes down to your risk appetite and goals.

15.03.2026 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m 35 with a $150k mortgage. Should I pay it off ASAP, or invest elsewhere?

I’m 35 with a $150k mortgage. Should I pay it off ASAP, or invest elsewhere?

When it comes to choosing where to invest, there is no definitive wrong answer. It largely comes down to your risk appetite and goals.

15.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m 35 with a $150k mortgage. Should I pay it off ASAP, or invest elsewhere?

I’m 35 with a $150k mortgage. Should I pay it off ASAP, or invest elsewhere?

When it comes to choosing where to invest, there is no definitive wrong answer. It largely comes down to your risk appetite and goals.

15.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I’m 35 with a $150k mortgage. Should I pay it off ASAP, or invest elsewhere?

I’m 35 with a $150k mortgage. Should I pay it off ASAP, or invest elsewhere?

When it comes to choosing where to invest, there is no definitive wrong answer. It largely comes down to your risk appetite and goals.

15.03.2026 10

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m 65, and I want to retire in two years. How should I invest $200k?

Once you retire, your retirement savings will continue on as they were and continue to earn, so don’t be afraid to top them up.

08.03.2026 10

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m 65, and I want to retire in two years. How should I invest $200k?

Once you retire, your retirement savings will continue on as they were and continue to earn, so don’t be afraid to top them up.

08.03.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m 65, and I want to retire in two years. How should I invest $200k?

Once you retire, your retirement savings will continue on as they were and continue to earn, so don’t be afraid to top them up.

08.03.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m 65, and I want to retire in two years. How should I invest $200k?

Once you retire, your retirement savings will continue on as they were and continue to earn, so don’t be afraid to top them up.

08.03.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

How can we clear our $500,000 mortgage in five years time?

If you have the risk appetite, and the income, you can wipe a fair amount off your mortgage rather quickly.

28.02.2026 10

The Age

Paul Benson

How can we clear our $500,000 mortgage in five years time?

If you have the risk appetite, and the income, you can wipe a fair amount off your mortgage rather quickly.

28.02.2026 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

How can we clear our $500,000 mortgage in five years time?

If you have the risk appetite, and the income, you can wipe a fair amount off your mortgage rather quickly.

28.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

How can we clear our $500,000 mortgage in five years time?

If you have the risk appetite, and the income, you can wipe a fair amount off your mortgage rather quickly.

28.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m 36 with only $45k left on my mortgage. Should I pay it off early?

There’s the peace of mind and extra flexibility you gain through being mortgage free, and that has real value, even if it doesn’t show up on a...

23.02.2026 10

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m 36 with only $45k left on my mortgage. Should I pay it off early?

There’s the peace of mind and extra flexibility you gain through being mortgage free, and that has real value, even if it doesn’t show up on a...

23.02.2026 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m 36 with only $45k left on my mortgage. Should I pay it off early?

There’s the peace of mind and extra flexibility you gain through being mortgage free, and that has real value, even if it doesn’t show up on a...

23.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m 36 with only $45k left on my mortgage. Should I pay it off early?

There’s the peace of mind and extra flexibility you gain through being mortgage free, and that has real value, even if it doesn’t show up on a...

21.02.2026 20

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m 36 with only $45k left on my mortgage. Should I pay it off early?

There’s the peace of mind and extra flexibility you gain through being mortgage free, and that has real value, even if it doesn’t show up on a...

21.02.2026 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m 36 with only $45k left on my mortgage. Should I pay it off early?

There’s the peace of mind and extra flexibility you gain through being mortgage free, and that has real value, even if it doesn’t show up on a...

21.02.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I’m 36 with only $45k left on my mortgage. Should I pay it off early?

There’s the peace of mind and extra flexibility you gain through being mortgage free, and that has real value, even if it doesn’t show up on a...

21.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I want to fairly give my three nephews money. How should I do it?

The impact your gifts will have on your nephews now will be far more significant than if they have to wait until you pass away.

14.02.2026 10

The Age

Paul Benson

I want to fairly give my three nephews money. How should I do it?

The impact your gifts will have on your nephews now will be far more significant than if they have to wait until you pass away.

14.02.2026 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

I want to fairly give my three nephews money. How should I do it?

The impact your gifts will have on your nephews now will be far more significant than if they have to wait until you pass away.

14.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I want to fairly give my three nephews money. How should I do it?

The impact your gifts will have on your nephews now will be far more significant than if they have to wait until you pass away.

14.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

My super fund’s no help. So how do I choose a good financial advisor?

Your priority should be to find someone with whom you feel comfortable having open and frank discussions.

07.02.2026 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

My super fund’s no help. So how do I choose a good financial advisor?

Your priority should be to find someone with whom you feel comfortable having open and frank discussions.

07.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

My super fund’s no help. So how do I choose a good financial advisor?

Your priority should be to find someone with whom you feel comfortable having open and frank discussions.

07.02.2026 10

The Age

Paul Benson

My super fund’s no help. So how do I choose a good financial advisor?

Your priority should be to find someone with whom you feel comfortable having open and frank discussions.

07.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m 53 and earning $5600 a month. Should I be adding more to my super?

The benefit of sending extra savings to superannuation depends on your other goals, but it can help your retirement fund.

31.01.2026 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m 53 and earning $5600 a month. Should I be adding more to my super?

The benefit of sending extra savings to superannuation depends on your other goals, but it can help your retirement fund.

31.01.2026 9

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m 53 and earning $5600 a month. Should I be adding more to my super?

The benefit of sending extra savings to superannuation depends on your other goals, but it can help your retirement fund.

31.01.2026 9

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

Should we take out a reverse mortgage to help our kids buy a house?

Embarking on an early inheritance strategy can work to tackle the generational imbalances caused by high home prices.

24.01.2026 10

WA Today

Paul Benson

Should we take out a reverse mortgage to help our kids buy a house?

Embarking on an early inheritance strategy can work to tackle the generational imbalances caused by high home prices.

24.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

Should we take out a reverse mortgage to help our kids buy a house?

Embarking on an early inheritance strategy can work to tackle the generational imbalances caused by high home prices.

24.01.2026 10

The Age

Paul Benson

Should we take out a reverse mortgage to help our kids buy a house?

Embarking on an early inheritance strategy can work to tackle the generational imbalances caused by high home prices.

24.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

I’m about to get my inheritance. Should I buy a Lamborghini?

Once you’ve cleared your mortgage and set a nest egg aside, perhaps you could pursue fun things like a sports car.

17.01.2026 20

WA Today

Paul Benson

I’m about to get my inheritance. Should I buy a Lamborghini?

Once you’ve cleared your mortgage and set a nest egg aside, perhaps you could pursue fun things like a sports car.

17.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

I’m about to get my inheritance. Should I buy a Lamborghini?

Once you’ve cleared your mortgage and set a nest egg aside, perhaps you could pursue fun things like a sports car.

17.01.2026 20

The Age

Paul Benson

I’m about to get my inheritance. Should I buy a Lamborghini?

Once you’ve cleared your mortgage and set a nest egg aside, perhaps you could pursue fun things like a sports car.

17.01.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

We have $1.2m in super. Should we try to qualify for the age pension?

Financial gymnastics aimed at obtaining a few extra dollars from social security that you don’t really need is not my cup of tea.

10.01.2026 30

WA Today

Paul Benson

We have $1.2m in super. Should we try to qualify for the age pension?

Financial gymnastics aimed at obtaining a few extra dollars from social security that you don’t really need is not my cup of tea.

10.01.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

We have $1.2m in super. Should we try to qualify for the age pension?

Financial gymnastics aimed at obtaining a few extra dollars from social security that you don’t really need is not my cup of tea.

10.01.2026 20

The Age

Paul Benson

We have $1.2m in super. Should we try to qualify for the age pension?

Financial gymnastics aimed at obtaining a few extra dollars from social security that you don’t really need is not my cup of tea.

10.01.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson

Why did I have to pay $18,000 in tax when consolidating my super?

Untaxed components in super accounts are relatively rare these days, and they all have to be taxed eventually.

07.12.2025 20

WA Today

Paul Benson

Why did I have to pay $18,000 in tax when consolidating my super?

Untaxed components in super accounts are relatively rare these days, and they all have to be taxed eventually.

07.12.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Paul Benson

Why did I have to pay $18,000 in tax when consolidating my super?

Untaxed components in super accounts are relatively rare these days, and they all have to be taxed eventually.

07.12.2025 10

The Age

Paul Benson

Why did I have to pay $18,000 in tax when consolidating my super?

Untaxed components in super accounts are relatively rare these days, and they all have to be taxed eventually.

07.12.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Paul Benson