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We’re retired, how can we get additional income outside our super?

In recent years, income options outside the age pension or your superannuation have become increasingly popular – and easier to understand.

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WA Today

Noel Whittaker

We’re retired, how can we get additional income outside our super?

In recent years, income options outside the age pension or your superannuation have become increasingly popular – and easier to understand.

yesterday 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

We’re retired, how can we get additional income outside our super?

In recent years, income options outside the age pension or your superannuation have become increasingly popular – and easier to understand.

yesterday 6

The Age

Noel Whittaker

We’re retired, how can we get additional income outside our super?

In recent years, income options outside the age pension or your superannuation have become increasingly popular – and easier to understand.

yesterday 6

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Your inheritance should make a difference – but not just for your kids

With more of us passing on our inheritances while we live, an increasing number of Australians are looking beyond the family tree when estate...

yesterday 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Your inheritance should make a difference – but not just for your kids

With more of us passing on our inheritances while we live, an increasing number of Australians are looking beyond the family tree when estate...

yesterday 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Your inheritance should make a difference – but not just for your kids

With more of us passing on our inheritances while we live, an increasing number of Australians are looking beyond the family tree when estate...

yesterday 8

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Your inheritance should make a difference – but not just for your kids

With more of us passing on our inheritances while we live, an increasing number of Australians are looking beyond the family tree when estate...

yesterday 3

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Can I access my super to pay for dental work?

Can I access my super to pay for dental work?

You can crack into your super for healthcare reasons, including dental work, but only under a very strict set of rules.

15.04.2025 8

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Can I access my super to pay for dental work?

Can I access my super to pay for dental work?

You can crack into your super for healthcare reasons, including dental work, but only under a very strict set of rules.

15.04.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Can I access my super to pay for dental work?

Can I access my super to pay for dental work?

You can crack into your super for healthcare reasons, including dental work, but only under a very strict set of rules.

15.04.2025 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Can I access my super to pay for dental work?

Can I access my super to pay for dental work?

You can crack into your super for healthcare reasons, including dental work, but only under a very strict set of rules.

15.04.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

How will my silver and gold bullion affect my age pension?

How will my silver and gold bullion affect my age pension?

Though they don’t produce an income, your gold and silver assets could still be weighing down your pension.

09.04.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

How will my silver and gold bullion affect my age pension?

How will my silver and gold bullion affect my age pension?

Though they don’t produce an income, your gold and silver assets could still be weighing down your pension.

09.04.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

How will my silver and gold bullion affect my age pension?

Though they don’t produce an income, your gold and silver assets could still be weighing down your pension.

08.04.2025 6

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

How will my silver and gold bullion affect my age pension?

Though they don’t produce an income, your gold and silver assets could still be weighing down your pension.

08.04.2025 5

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Once I start getting my super, can I never work again?

Once I start getting my super, can I never work again?

Cracking into your super has a few conditions, one of which is that you’re no longer working.

01.04.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Once I start getting my super, can I never work again?

Once I start getting my super, can I never work again?

Cracking into your super has a few conditions, one of which is that you’re no longer working.

01.04.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Once I start getting my super, can I never work again?

Once I start getting my super, can I never work again?

Cracking into your super has a few conditions, one of which is that you’re no longer working.

01.04.2025 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Once I start getting my super, can I never work again?

Cracking into your super has a few conditions, one of which is that you’re no longer working.

01.04.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

How do we gift money to our grandson without hurting our pension?

Questions on gifting are becoming increasingly common, however, the rules are actually quite straightforward.

26.03.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

How do we gift money to our grandson without hurting our pension?

Questions on gifting are becoming increasingly common, however, the rules are actually quite straightforward.

26.03.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

How do we gift money to our grandson without hurting our pension?

Questions on gifting are becoming increasingly common, however, the rules are actually quite straightforward.

26.03.2025 8

The Age

Noel Whittaker

How do we gift money to our grandson without hurting our pension?

Questions on gifting are becoming increasingly common, however, the rules are actually quite straightforward.

26.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My young son wants to invest $3000. Could we put it into my super?

Investing on behalf of your children can throw up multiple issues with tax and capital gains. Could superannuation be an easier option?

18.03.2025 9

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

My young son wants to invest $3000. Could we put it into my super?

Investing on behalf of your children can throw up multiple issues with tax and capital gains. Could superannuation be an easier option?

18.03.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

My young son wants to invest $3000. Could we put it into my super?

Investing on behalf of your children can throw up multiple issues with tax and capital gains. Could superannuation be an easier option?

18.03.2025 8

The Age

Noel Whittaker

My young son wants to invest $3000. Could we put it into my super?

Investing on behalf of your children can throw up multiple issues with tax and capital gains. Could superannuation be an easier option?

18.03.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Pension rates are rising. Here’s how retirees can maximise their cut

If you’re on the pension, be proactive. It’s far less costly to sort things out at the start than to try and fix them later.

18.03.2025 7

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Pension rates are rising. Here’s how retirees can maximise their cut

If you’re on the pension, be proactive. It’s far less costly to sort things out at the start than to try and fix them later.

18.03.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Pension rates are rising. Here’s how retirees can maximise their cut

If you’re on the pension, be proactive. It’s far less costly to sort things out at the start than to try and fix them later.

18.03.2025 8

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Pension rates are rising. Here’s how retirees can maximise their cut

If you’re on the pension, be proactive. It’s far less costly to sort things out at the start than to try and fix them later.

18.03.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Should I get a credit card before I apply for a home loan?

Building a strong credit history can help you get in lenders’ good books, but credit cards can come with unnecessary levels of risk.

11.03.2025 9

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Should I get a credit card before I apply for a home loan?

Building a strong credit history can help you get in lenders’ good books, but credit cards can come with unnecessary levels of risk.

11.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Should I get a credit card before I apply for a home loan?

Building a strong credit history can help you get in lenders’ good books, but credit cards can come with unnecessary levels of risk.

11.03.2025 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Should I get a credit card before I apply for a home loan?

Building a strong credit history can help you get in lenders’ good books, but credit cards can come with unnecessary levels of risk.

11.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Why annuities are now hot property for money-conscious retirees

Governments have long struggles with balancing income options for retirees, but one option, once unpopular, is quickly emerging as a solution.

11.03.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Why annuities are now hot property for money-conscious retirees

Governments have long struggles with balancing income options for retirees, but one option, once unpopular, is quickly emerging as a solution.

11.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Why annuities are now hot property for money-conscious retirees

Governments have long struggles with balancing income options for retirees, but one option, once unpopular, is quickly emerging as a solution.

11.03.2025 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Why annuities are now hot property for money-conscious retirees

Governments have long struggles with balancing income options for retirees, but one option, once unpopular, is quickly emerging as a solution.

11.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Why do people oppose taxing super balances over $3m?

The proposal to tax super balances over $3 million has two serious flaws, and is a slippery slope which could lead to other, more punitive measures.

04.03.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Why do people oppose taxing super balances over $3m?

The proposal to tax super balances over $3 million has two serious flaws, and is a slippery slope which could lead to other, more punitive measures.

04.03.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Why do people oppose taxing super balances over $3m?

The proposal to tax super balances over $3 million has two serious flaws, and is a slippery slope which could lead to other, more punitive measures.

04.03.2025 7

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Why do people oppose taxing super balances over $3m?

The proposal to tax super balances over $3 million has two serious flaws, and is a slippery slope which could lead to other, more punitive measures.

04.03.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

How will my super be taxed if I leave it to my kids when I die?

When you pass away, the money in your super account will be paid out as a lump sum, and, in some situations, taxed.

25.02.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

How will my super be taxed if I leave it to my kids when I die?

When you pass away, the money in your super account will be paid out as a lump sum, and, in some situations, taxed.

25.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

How will my super be taxed if I leave it to my kids when I die?

When you pass away, the money in your super account will be paid out as a lump sum, and, in some situations, taxed.

25.02.2025 9

The Age

Noel Whittaker

How will my super be taxed if I leave it to my kids when I die?

When you pass away, the money in your super account will be paid out as a lump sum, and, in some situations, taxed.

25.02.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Why is the ATO asking if I’m a foreign resident?

If you’re thinking of selling a property, it’s wise to get ahead of the tax office by filling out one key form.

18.02.2025 8

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Why is the ATO asking if I’m a foreign resident?

If you’re thinking of selling a property, it’s wise to get ahead of the tax office by filling out one key form.

18.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker