Paul Benson
Paul Benson is a Certified Financial Planner, and host of the Financial Autonomy podcast.
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Is $11,000 a year for financial advice too much?
The value of a financial advisor can sometimes be intangible, but for $11,000 you’d want to be getting significant support.
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Should I pay off my investment property or add to my super?
Adding more into your super where possible can leave you better off in retirement.
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Our land tax on our holiday home has quadrupled. Should we sell?
Land tax is a state-based tax, so it’s important to be clear on the rules before making any decisions.
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I’m in my 20s, should I add to my super or save for a home?
Deciding where to put your hard-earned savings when you’re young can be a tricky decision.
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Is setting up a self-managed super fund easy?
With an SMSF you make the investment decisions, and you are responsible for ensuring your fund is in compliance with the legislation.
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Are classic cars worth investing in?
To make money from a classic car, it needs to have something special about it.
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Super to pension journey not without its hiccups
Proper planning could help you ride out a few bad years on investment markets in the early phase of your retirement, where you aren’t forced to sell long-term assets.
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The Australian dollar is falling, should I switch my super?
Trying to time your investments with the fall of the Australian dollar could be profitable, but challenging to pull off.
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I just sold my investment property, how do I axe my tax?
The fact that you have capital gains tax to pay means you’ve made a profitable investment. However, I understand wanting to reduce this liability further.
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Should I boost my super or focus on my mortgage?
When making extra contributions to your super fund, it’s important to work within the constraints of your contribution cap.
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Can we sell and buy back inherited shares to save on tax?
Choosing when to sell inherited shares can be a crucial decision and can mean a big difference in the amount of tax you pay.
- by Paul Benson