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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.

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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.

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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.

previous day 10

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.

previous day 8

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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 9

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 8

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 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

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

The Age

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 7

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

How do we buy shares for our three-year-old godson?

When it comes to investing on the behalf of people under the age of 18, you can fall foul of some punitive tax rules.

11.02.2025 8

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

How do we buy shares for our three-year-old godson?

When it comes to investing on the behalf of people under the age of 18, you can fall foul of some punitive tax rules.

11.02.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

How do we buy shares for our three-year-old godson?

When it comes to investing on the behalf of people under the age of 18, you can fall foul of some punitive tax rules.

11.02.2025 5

The Age

Noel Whittaker

How do we buy shares for our three-year-old godson?

When it comes to investing on the behalf of people under the age of 18, you can fall foul of some punitive tax rules.

11.02.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

How my NBN connection was stolen from under my nose

When you deal with big companies, you learn there are two kinds of people: ducks and eagles. Ducks waddle around and make noise. Eagles spot the...

11.02.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

How my NBN connection was stolen from under my nose

When you deal with big companies, you learn there are two kinds of people: ducks and eagles. Ducks waddle around and make noise. Eagles spot the...

11.02.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

How my NBN connection was stolen from under my nose

When you deal with big companies, you learn there are two kinds of people: ducks and eagles. Ducks waddle around and make noise. Eagles spot the...

11.02.2025 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

How my NBN connection was stolen from under my nose

When you deal with big companies, you learn there are two kinds of people: ducks and eagles. Ducks waddle around and make noise. Eagles spot the...

11.02.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My super has reached $2m, can I dodge the transfer balance cap?

The transfer balance cap is a lifetime limit on the amount a person can move from super accumulation phase, and there aren’t many ways around it.

04.02.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

My super has reached $2m, can I dodge the transfer balance cap?

The transfer balance cap is a lifetime limit on the amount a person can move from super accumulation phase, and there aren’t many ways around it.

04.02.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

My super has reached $2m, can I dodge the transfer balance cap?

The transfer balance cap is a lifetime limit on the amount a person can move from super accumulation phase, and there aren’t many ways around it.

04.02.2025 9

The Age

Noel Whittaker

My super has reached $2m, can I dodge the transfer balance cap?

The transfer balance cap is a lifetime limit on the amount a person can move from super accumulation phase, and there aren’t many ways around it.

04.02.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

I’m 67, in debt and with no super. How do I spend a $450,000 inheritance?

If you’re about to receive a hefty inheritance, think carefully about how you might spend it.

28.01.2025 7

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I’m 67, in debt and with no super. How do I spend a $450,000 inheritance?

If you’re about to receive a hefty inheritance, think carefully about how you might spend it.

28.01.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker