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My super fund has collapsed. Can I get the pension in the meantime?

When you’re left without access to your super due to a fund failure, you can apply for a special exemption to get the age pension.

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WA Today

Noel Whittaker

My super fund has collapsed. Can I get the pension in the meantime?

When you’re left without access to your super due to a fund failure, you can apply for a special exemption to get the age pension.

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The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

My super fund has collapsed. Can I get the pension in the meantime?

When you’re left without access to your super due to a fund failure, you can apply for a special exemption to get the age pension.

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The Age

Noel Whittaker

My super fund has collapsed. Can I get the pension in the meantime?

When you’re left without access to your super due to a fund failure, you can apply for a special exemption to get the age pension.

latest 6

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

I don’t see the point of compound interest. Why is it so great?

I don’t see the point of compound interest. Why is it so great?

Described by Albert Einstein as the “the most powerful force in the universe”, compound interest is a crucial part of investing.

16.07.2025 8

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I don’t see the point of compound interest. Why is it so great?

I don’t see the point of compound interest. Why is it so great?

Described by Albert Einstein as the “the most powerful force in the universe”, compound interest is a crucial part of investing.

16.07.2025 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I don’t see the point of compound interest. Why is it so great?

I don’t see the point of compound interest. Why is it so great?

Described by Albert Einstein as the “the most powerful force in the universe”, compound interest is a crucial part of investing.

16.07.2025 8

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I don’t see the point of compound interest. Why is it so great?

I don’t see the point of compound interest. Why is it so great?

Described by Albert Einstein as the “the most powerful force in the universe”, compound interest is a crucial part of investing.

16.07.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Why trying to avoid the $3m super tax could leave you worse off

Why trying to avoid the $3m super tax could leave you worse off

The newly proposed $3m super tax has prompted a flurry of action from investors looking for ways around it. But there’s only one option worth...

15.07.2025 6

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Why trying to avoid the $3m super tax could leave you worse off

Why trying to avoid the $3m super tax could leave you worse off

The newly proposed $3m super tax has prompted a flurry of action from investors looking for ways around it. But there’s only one option worth...

15.07.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Why trying to avoid the $3m super tax could leave you worse off

Why trying to avoid the $3m super tax could leave you worse off

The newly proposed $3m super tax has prompted a flurry of action from investors looking for ways around it. But there’s only one option worth...

15.07.2025 5

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Why trying to avoid the $3m super tax could leave you worse off

Why trying to avoid the $3m super tax could leave you worse off

The newly proposed $3m super tax has prompted a flurry of action from investors looking for ways around it. But there’s only one option worth...

15.07.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Could we lose our house if we take out a reverse mortgage?

Could we lose our house if we take out a reverse mortgage?

A reverse mortgage lets you stay in your home and avoid the costs and disruption of moving, but the repayments over time can start to add up.

08.07.2025 9

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Could we lose our house if we take out a reverse mortgage?

Could we lose our house if we take out a reverse mortgage?

A reverse mortgage lets you stay in your home and avoid the costs and disruption of moving, but the repayments over time can start to add up.

08.07.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Could we lose our house if we take out a reverse mortgage?

Could we lose our house if we take out a reverse mortgage?

A reverse mortgage lets you stay in your home and avoid the costs and disruption of moving, but the repayments over time can start to add up.

08.07.2025 9

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Could we lose our house if we take out a reverse mortgage?

A reverse mortgage lets you stay in your home and avoid the costs and disruption of moving, but the repayments over time can start to add up.

08.07.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

We’re nearly retired, but worry our super is too low. How can we boost it?

There are some effective strategies you can employ to supercharge your super in the last few years of your working life.

02.07.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

We’re nearly retired, but worry our super is too low. How can we boost it?

There are some effective strategies you can employ to supercharge your super in the last few years of your working life.

02.07.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

We’re nearly retired, but worry our super is too low. How can we boost it?

There are some effective strategies you can employ to supercharge your super in the last few years of your working life.

02.07.2025 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

We’re nearly retired, but worry our super is too low. How can we boost it?

There are some effective strategies you can employ to supercharge your super in the last few years of your working life.

02.07.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

We have $8m in an SMSF. How can we avoid the new super tax?

Even if you and your partner split the balance of your self-managed super fund, you’ll likely still be affected by the new super tax.

25.06.2025 7

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

We have $8m in an SMSF. How can we avoid the new super tax?

Even if you and your partner split the balance of your self-managed super fund, you’ll likely still be affected by the new super tax.

25.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

We have $8m in an SMSF. How can we avoid the new super tax?

Even if you and your partner split the balance of your self-managed super fund, you’ll likely still be affected by the new super tax.

25.06.2025 8

The Age

Noel Whittaker

We have $8m in an SMSF. How can we avoid the new super tax?

Even if you and your partner split the balance of your self-managed super fund, you’ll likely still be affected by the new super tax.

25.06.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Will the new super tax hurt my pension account earnings?

The proposed superannuation tax means unrealised capital gains will be taxed for the first time. How will that affect retirees with their super...

18.06.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

The big changes coming to pension rates from July

Christmas is coming early for many senior citizens, with significant changes to the age pension from July 1.

18.06.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Will the new super tax hurt my pension account earnings?

The proposed superannuation tax means unrealised capital gains will be taxed for the first time. How will that affect retirees with their super...

18.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

The big changes coming to pension rates from July

Christmas is coming early for many senior citizens, with significant changes to the age pension from July 1.

18.06.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Will the new super tax hurt my pension account earnings?

The proposed superannuation tax means unrealised capital gains will be taxed for the first time. How will that affect retirees with their super...

18.06.2025 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

The big changes coming to pension rates from July

Christmas is coming early for many senior citizens, with significant changes to the age pension from July 1.

18.06.2025 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Will the new super tax hurt my pension account earnings?

The proposed superannuation tax means unrealised capital gains will be taxed for the first time. How will that affect retirees with their super...

18.06.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

The big changes coming to pension rates from July

Christmas is coming early for many senior citizens, with significant changes to the age pension from July 1.

18.06.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My super fund is closing one of my accounts. What should I do?

It’s not uncommon for funds to close accounts and move your balance into cash. But leaving it there may shrink your savings.

11.06.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

My super fund is closing one of my accounts. What should I do?

It’s not uncommon for funds to close accounts and move your balance into cash. But leaving it there may shrink your savings.

11.06.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

My super fund is closing one of my accounts. What should I do?

It’s not uncommon for funds to close accounts and move your balance into cash. But leaving it there may shrink your savings.

11.06.2025 20

The Age

Noel Whittaker

My super fund is closing one of my accounts. What should I do?

It’s not uncommon for funds to close accounts and move your balance into cash. But leaving it there may shrink your savings.

11.06.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Will the new super tax mean my franking credits are taxed twice?

While it might seem like Labor’s new proposal could be taxing you twice, that’s not exactly how the system works.

03.06.2025 8

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Will the new super tax mean my franking credits are taxed twice?

While it might seem like Labor’s new proposal could be taxing you twice, that’s not exactly how the system works.

03.06.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Will the new super tax mean my franking credits are taxed twice?

While it might seem like Labor’s new proposal could be taxing you twice, that’s not exactly how the system works.

03.06.2025 9

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Will the new super tax mean my franking credits are taxed twice?

While it might seem like Labor’s new proposal could be taxing you twice, that’s not exactly how the system works.

03.06.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Should I invest my savings in shares or super?

Working out where to allocate a big chunk of cash can be tricky, but it’s important to think about the long-term implications.

27.05.2025 9

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Should I invest my savings in shares or super?

Working out where to allocate a big chunk of cash can be tricky, but it’s important to think about the long-term implications.

27.05.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Should I invest my savings in shares or super?

Working out where to allocate a big chunk of cash can be tricky, but it’s important to think about the long-term implications.

27.05.2025 6

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Should I invest my savings in shares or super?

Working out where to allocate a big chunk of cash can be tricky, but it’s important to think about the long-term implications.

27.05.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Want to avoid inheritance fights? Just take after the cardinals

What can the recent Papal conclave teach us about estate planning? Quite a lot, actually.

27.05.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Want to avoid inheritance fights? Just take after the cardinals

What can the recent Papal conclave teach us about estate planning? Quite a lot, actually.

27.05.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Want to avoid inheritance fights? Just take after the cardinals

What can the recent Papal conclave teach us about estate planning? Quite a lot, actually.

27.05.2025 7

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Want to avoid inheritance fights? Just take after the cardinals

What can the recent Papal conclave teach us about estate planning? Quite a lot, actually.

27.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Can I withdraw from my super to avoid the proposed $3m tax?

The calculation for the new $3 million super tax can be difficult to wrap your head around. But there’s a simple bottom line.

21.05.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Can I withdraw from my super to avoid the proposed $3m tax?

The calculation for the new $3 million super tax can be difficult to wrap your head around. But there’s a simple bottom line.

21.05.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker