Paul Benson
Paul Benson is a Certified Financial Planner, and host of the Financial Autonomy podcast.
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We’re selling our holiday home - can we put the proceeds into our super?
A super top-up using the proceeds from your house sale is possible, but you need to be mindful of the size and timing of contributions.
- by Paul Benson
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How do I plan for retirement when I don’t know what I’ll inherit?
It can be helpful to have a conversation with your parents about their intentions for their estate, which can make planning easier.
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Income tax
I lost a lot of money while investing. Will it reduce my tax bill?
Capital losses can only be applied against capital gains, so you if you’ve incurred a significant loss it might be time to sell some assets.
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What should our nephew do with our $21,000 gift?
Locking your gift away inside the First Home Super Savers scheme would be a smart move for your nephew.
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Should we sell or rent our elderly mother’s house?
Doing the calculations on the cost of renting versus selling a property can be necessary so you don’t get slugged with surprise taxes.
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Why does my friend get a bigger age pension than I do?
While it may seem like your friend is getting a better deal, in the long run, you’re likely to find yourself better off.
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If we use super to help our kids buy a house, can we top it up later?
Early inheritance is always a good idea, but make sure you can afford to give away the money first.
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The self-managed super fund I was told to start is losing money. What do I do?
Generally, SMSFs don’t make sense unless there is a specific investment case that requires them, or your balance is above $1 million.
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My son will make a tidy profit from selling an investment property. What should he do now?
A writer asks the best way to invest a $500,000 windfall from a property investment.
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What’s the best way to invest after landing your first good job?
I’m encouraging my son to put as much money into super as he can so he can enjoy compounding interest later in life. Is that a good idea?
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Should we invest in shares, super, or give bonds a try?
Investment bonds can be a suitable option for those looking for a tax-friendly environment outside of superannuation.
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