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Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Superannuation is a great way to save money while you’re working, but it’s less suitable for young children.

29.04.2026 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Superannuation is a great way to save money while you’re working, but it’s less suitable for young children.

29.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Superannuation is a great way to save money while you’re working, but it’s less suitable for young children.

29.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Superannuation is a great way to save money while you’re working, but it’s less suitable for young children.

29.04.2026 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I’m 67 and working part-time. Should I start drawing on my super?

Every investment decision has advantages and disadvantages. This can be a difficult one to get right.

22.04.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I’m 67 and working part-time. Should I start drawing on my super?

Every investment decision has advantages and disadvantages. This can be a difficult one to get right.

22.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I’m 67 and working part-time. Should I start drawing on my super?

Every investment decision has advantages and disadvantages. This can be a difficult one to get right.

22.04.2026 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I’m 67 and working part-time. Should I start drawing on my super?

Every investment decision has advantages and disadvantages. This can be a difficult one to get right.

22.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Why is Centrelink penalising me for shares I cannot sell?

Centrelink assesses share values based on the ASX. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help when companies are in extended trading halts.

15.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Why is Centrelink penalising me for shares I cannot sell?

Centrelink assesses share values based on the ASX. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help when companies are in extended trading halts.

15.04.2026 20

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Why is Centrelink penalising me for shares I cannot sell?

Centrelink assesses share values based on the ASX. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help when companies are in extended trading halts.

15.04.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Why is Centrelink penalising me for shares I cannot sell?

Centrelink assesses share values based on the ASX. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help when companies are in extended trading halts.

15.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my home to help my three children buy a house?

Be careful when helping your kids – you do not want to put yourself into a position where you are unable to fund your aged care costs.

01.04.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my home to help my three children buy a house?

Be careful when helping your kids – you do not want to put yourself into a position where you are unable to fund your aged care costs.

01.04.2026 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my home to help my three children buy a house?

Be careful when helping your kids – you do not want to put yourself into a position where you are unable to fund your aged care costs.

01.04.2026 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my home to help my three children buy a house?

Be careful when helping your kids – you do not want to put yourself into a position where you are unable to fund your aged care costs.

01.04.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My 15-year-old just got his first job. How can he boost his super?

The sooner you start thinking about maximising your super, the better, and there are some government schemes available to help.

25.03.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My 15-year-old just got his first job. How can he boost his super?

The sooner you start thinking about maximising your super, the better, and there are some government schemes available to help.

25.03.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

My 15-year-old just got his first job. How can he boost his super?

The sooner you start thinking about maximising your super, the better, and there are some government schemes available to help.

25.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

My 15-year-old just got his first job. How can he boost his super?

The sooner you start thinking about maximising your super, the better, and there are some government schemes available to help.

25.03.2026 20

The Age

Noel Whittaker

How will my gold bullion affect my pension income?

Buying gold doesn’t create assessable income, but once you own it, the value must be declared to Centrelink.

18.03.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

How will my gold bullion affect my pension income?

Buying gold doesn’t create assessable income, but once you own it, the value must be declared to Centrelink.

18.03.2026 20

The Age

Noel Whittaker

How will my gold bullion affect my pension income?

Buying gold doesn’t create assessable income, but once you own it, the value must be declared to Centrelink.

18.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

How will my gold bullion affect my pension income?

Buying gold doesn’t create assessable income, but once you own it, the value must be declared to Centrelink.

18.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I’m 61 with no plan to retire soon. Should I start tapping into my super?

There are still plenty of misconceptions about transition-to-retirement pensions.

11.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I’m 61 with no plan to retire soon. Should I start tapping into my super?

There are still plenty of misconceptions about transition-to-retirement pensions.

11.03.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I’m 61 with no plan to retire soon. Should I start tapping into my super?

There are still plenty of misconceptions about transition-to-retirement pensions.

11.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

I’m 61 with no plan to retire soon. Should I start tapping into my super?

There are still plenty of misconceptions about transition-to-retirement pensions.

11.03.2026 30

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Should I use my super to buy a $100k car or get a loan instead?

It may seem silly to get a car loan so late in life but, depending on your super returns, it can make sense.

04.03.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Should I use my super to buy a $100k car or get a loan instead?

It may seem silly to get a car loan so late in life but, depending on your super returns, it can make sense.

04.03.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Should I use my super to buy a $100k car or get a loan instead?

It may seem silly to get a car loan so late in life but, depending on your super returns, it can make sense.

03.03.2026 30

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Should I use my super to buy a $100k car or get a loan instead?

It may seem silly to get a car loan so late in life but, depending on your super returns, it can make sense.

03.03.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I’m 73 with $19k in credit card debt. Should I use my savings to pay it off?

The interest you’re paying on credit card debt is slowly eroding your savings, but it can feel like a lot to pay off at once.

24.02.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

I’m 73 with $19k in credit card debt. Should I use my savings to pay it off?

The interest you’re paying on credit card debt is slowly eroding your savings, but it can feel like a lot to pay off at once.

24.02.2026 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I’m 73 with $19k in credit card debt. Should I use my savings to pay it off?

The interest you’re paying on credit card debt is slowly eroding your savings, but it can feel like a lot to pay off at once.

24.02.2026 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I’m 73 with $19k in credit card debt. Should I use my savings to pay it off?

The interest you’re paying on credit card debt is slowly eroding your savings, but it can feel like a lot to pay off at once.

24.02.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I’m 63 and plan to retire soon. Should I keep my life insurance?

As you approach retirement, it makes sense to reassess what financial damage would actually be done if you died.

17.02.2026 30

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I’m 63 and plan to retire soon. Should I keep my life insurance?

As you approach retirement, it makes sense to reassess what financial damage would actually be done if you died.

17.02.2026 30

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I’m 63 and plan to retire soon. Should I keep my life insurance?

As you approach retirement, it makes sense to reassess what financial damage would actually be done if you died.

17.02.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I’m 63 and plan to retire soon. Should I keep my life insurance?

As you approach retirement, it makes sense to reassess what financial damage would actually be done if you died.

17.02.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

I’m 74 with $1.6m in super. Am I eligible for a healthcare card?

If you earn too much, even in retirement, you won’t be eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

10.02.2026 8

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I’m 74 with $1.6m in super. Am I eligible for a healthcare card?

If you earn too much, even in retirement, you won’t be eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

10.02.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I’m 74 with $1.6m in super. Am I eligible for a healthcare card?

If you earn too much, even in retirement, you won’t be eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

10.02.2026 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I’m 74 with $1.6m in super. Am I eligible for a healthcare card?

If you earn too much, even in retirement, you won’t be eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.

10.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

I want to sell my investment property to my son. Do I have to pay tax?

When disposing of property, even to a close relative, capital gains tax will be part of the equation.

03.02.2026 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I want to sell my investment property to my son. Do I have to pay tax?

When disposing of property, even to a close relative, capital gains tax will be part of the equation.

03.02.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I want to sell my investment property to my son. Do I have to pay tax?

When disposing of property, even to a close relative, capital gains tax will be part of the equation.

03.02.2026 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I want to sell my investment property to my son. Do I have to pay tax?

When disposing of property, even to a close relative, capital gains tax will be part of the equation.

03.02.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

I’m 60 and retired. Should I start spending my super yet?

Moving your super from accumulation mode to pension mode has many benefits, and you can still add to it again later.

28.01.2026 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I’m 60 and retired. Should I start spending my super yet?

Moving your super from accumulation mode to pension mode has many benefits, and you can still add to it again later.

28.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker