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There is a wide array of potential ways that you could invest this money.

We’ve just sold our $1.2m investment property. What should we do with the money?

Think first about what your objectives are when parking extra funds.

  • Paul Benson

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If I wait until I’m 55 to sell, can I avoid capital gains tax?

It’s not your age that matters but acting on the opportunity to shelter up to $167,500 of profits.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

My colleague has a very annoying habit. What should I do?

It’s extremely difficult to bring up sensitive matters with co-workers.

  • Jonathan Rivett

We want to help our two children own property. Who can help us?

I can’t find any financial adviser who wants to help find a property for my children.

  • Noel Whittaker
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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.

  • Paul Benson
Australian banks are among the safest in the world.

I’ve just sold my farm. What’s the best way to park the money for a while?

First, don’t focus on unlikely disasters when making a decision.

  • Noel Whittaker
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We all make choices as to the tasks we do ourselves, versus those that we pay someone else to do.

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”.

  • Paul Benson

Why is my credit score bad when I am so good with money?

One factor may have killed your credit rating. Here’s what you can do.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Superannuation.

If two people each have $4 million in super, how would the tax work?

The cut‑in point for taxing unrealised capital gains is based on the total balance for each member.

  • Noel Whittaker
Mortgage competition was atypical the ACCC says.

The big home ownership mistake many of us make

The more expensive your home, usually the longer your journey to financial independence.

  • Paridhi Jain