Paul Benson
Paul Benson is a Certified Financial Planner, and host of the Financial Autonomy podcast.
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I can afford a house, but the mortgage concerns me. Should I rent instead?
It’s certainly reasonable to be cautious about the amount you borrow, but staying out of the housing market could cost you.
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We’re struggling to buy our first home. Should we ‘rentvest’?
Renting where you live and investing somewhere else is a strategy to pursue if you must, but it’s a bit of a last resort.
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I’m 54 and exhausted by work. Can I afford to retire early?
Retiring before 60 is definitely possible, but requires a bit of careful calculation and planning.
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Why have my property investments had such a bad year?
While house prices have shot up across the country, not all property investments have had such a bumper year.
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My super isn’t growing, should I switch funds?
In Australia, we’re blessed with one of the best retirement savings systems in the world. But comparing funds is extremely difficult.
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I’m worried about a recession, so should I switch my super?
Predicting a recession is about as challenging as picking the winner of the Melbourne Cup, so don’t be rash with your super.
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