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Brisbane Times

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

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.

yesterday 5

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

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

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.

yesterday 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

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

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.

yesterday 3

The Age

Noel Whittaker

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

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.

yesterday 4

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

I pay more tax than my husband. Will that affect our pension?

I pay more tax than my husband. Will that affect our pension?

There are numerous factors for couples to consider when they start to get towards pensionable age.

21.01.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I pay more tax than my husband. Will that affect our pension?

I pay more tax than my husband. Will that affect our pension?

There are numerous factors for couples to consider when they start to get towards pensionable age.

21.01.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I pay more tax than my husband. Will that affect our pension?

I pay more tax than my husband. Will that affect our pension?

There are numerous factors for couples to consider when they start to get towards pensionable age.

21.01.2025 8

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I pay more tax than my husband. Will that affect our pension?

I pay more tax than my husband. Will that affect our pension?

There are numerous factors for couples to consider when they start to get towards pensionable age.

21.01.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

How do we ensure our son doesn’t fritter away his inheritance?

How do we ensure our son doesn’t fritter away his inheritance?

The passing down of inheritance is not only a generous gift, but an excellent time to teach your children about money.

14.01.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

How do we ensure our son doesn’t fritter away his inheritance?

14.01.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

How do we ensure our son doesn’t fritter away his inheritance?

How do we ensure our son doesn’t fritter away his inheritance?
14.01.2025 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

How do we ensure our son doesn’t fritter away his inheritance?

How do we ensure our son doesn’t fritter away his inheritance?

The passing down of inheritance is not only a generous gift, but an excellent time to teach your children about money.

14.01.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

This sneaky tactic almost cost me $400. It’s time we do something about it

This sneaky tactic almost cost me $400. It’s time we do something about it

The digital age has brought us many conveniences, but it’s also opened the door to new forms of exploitation.

14.01.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

This sneaky tactic almost cost me $400. It’s time we do something about it

This sneaky tactic almost cost me $400. It’s time we do something about it
14.01.2025 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

This sneaky tactic almost cost me $400. It’s time we do something about it

14.01.2025 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

This sneaky tactic almost cost me $400. It’s time we do something about it

This sneaky tactic almost cost me $400. It’s time we do something about it

The digital age has brought us many conveniences, but it’s also opened the door to new forms of exploitation.

14.01.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Can I quit and find another job, but still access my super?

You say leaving a job is a suitable condition of release once preservation age is reached. My preference when I turn 60 would be to resign and...

10.12.2024 3

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Can I quit and find another job, but still access my super?

You say leaving a job is a suitable condition of release once preservation age is reached. My preference when I turn 60 would be to resign and...

10.12.2024 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Can I quit and find another job, but still access my super?

You say leaving a job is a suitable condition of release once preservation age is reached. My preference when I turn 60 would be to resign and...

10.12.2024 7

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Can I quit and find another job, but still access my super?

You say leaving a job is a suitable condition of release once preservation age is reached. My preference when I turn 60 would be to resign and...

10.12.2024 4

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Our $900,000 share portfolio keeps rising. How do we save our pension?

My parents are in their 90s and receive a part age pension payment. They have a share portfolio consisting of bank stocks of approximately...

04.12.2024 3

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Our $900,000 share portfolio keeps rising. How do we save our pension?

My parents are in their 90s and receive a part age pension payment. They have a share portfolio consisting of bank stocks of approximately...

04.12.2024 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Our $900,000 share portfolio keeps rising. How do we save our pension?

My parents are in their 90s and receive a part age pension payment. They have a share portfolio consisting of bank stocks of approximately...

04.12.2024 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Our $900,000 share portfolio keeps rising. How do we save our pension?

My parents are in their 90s and receive a part age pension payment. They have a share portfolio consisting of bank stocks of approximately...

04.12.2024 2

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

How do I give $200,000 to my grandkids while saving tax and keeping my pension?

I have $200,000 in a term deposit for my five grandchildren, accumulated from inheritance and other sources over the years. Their ages are 26, 24,...

26.11.2024 4

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

How do I give $200,000 to my grandkids while saving tax and keeping my pension?

I have $200,000 in a term deposit for my five grandchildren, accumulated from inheritance and other sources over the years. Their ages are 26, 24,...

26.11.2024 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

How do I give $200,000 to my grandkids while saving tax and keeping my pension?

I have $200,000 in a term deposit for my five grandchildren, accumulated from inheritance and other sources over the years. Their ages are 26, 24,...

26.11.2024 5

The Age

Noel Whittaker

How do I give $200,000 to my grandkids while saving tax and keeping my pension?

I have $200,000 in a term deposit for my five grandchildren, accumulated from inheritance and other sources over the years. Their ages are 26, 24,...

26.11.2024 4

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

I work overseas. Can I get early access to my super?

I am currently working full-time in the USA and have $130,000 in superannuation in Australia. I am thinking of withdrawing the whole amount. I am...

19.11.2024 2

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I work overseas. Can I get early access to my super?

I am currently working full-time in the USA and have $130,000 in superannuation in Australia. I am thinking of withdrawing the whole amount. I am...

19.11.2024 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I work overseas. Can I get early access to my super?

I am currently working full-time in the USA and have $130,000 in superannuation in Australia. I am thinking of withdrawing the whole amount. I am...

19.11.2024 2

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I work overseas. Can I get early access to my super?

I am currently working full-time in the USA and have $130,000 in superannuation in Australia. I am thinking of withdrawing the whole amount. I am...

19.11.2024 2

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

All my assets are in crypto. How will this affect my pension?

I am a pensioner, and most of my assets are in cryptocurrency. About two years ago, I initially struggled with Centrelink’s junior staff, but once...

12.11.2024 2

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

All my assets are in crypto. How will this affect my pension?

I am a pensioner, and most of my assets are in cryptocurrency. About two years ago, I initially struggled with Centrelink’s junior staff, but once...

12.11.2024 2

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

All my assets are in crypto. How will this affect my pension?

I am a pensioner, and most of my assets are in cryptocurrency. About two years ago, I initially struggled with Centrelink’s junior staff, but once...

12.11.2024 5

The Age

Noel Whittaker

All my assets are in crypto. How will this affect my pension?

I am a pensioner, and most of my assets are in cryptocurrency. About two years ago, I initially struggled with Centrelink’s junior staff, but once...

12.11.2024 3

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Can I save tax by withdrawing and reinvesting $500,000 of my super?

My wife and I are 85. We both receive a part Centrelink age pension of $790 per fortnight. Additionally, I have $490,000 in a superannuation fund...

05.11.2024 3

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Can I save tax by withdrawing and reinvesting $500,000 of my super?

My wife and I are 85. We both receive a part Centrelink age pension of $790 per fortnight. Additionally, I have $490,000 in a superannuation fund...

05.11.2024 1

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Can I save tax by withdrawing and reinvesting $500,000 of my super?

My wife and I are 85. We both receive a part Centrelink age pension of $790 per fortnight. Additionally, I have $490,000 in a superannuation fund...

05.11.2024 5

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Can I save tax by withdrawing and reinvesting $500,000 of my super?

My wife and I are 85. We both receive a part Centrelink age pension of $790 per fortnight. Additionally, I have $490,000 in a superannuation fund...

05.11.2024 2

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Should I pay off all my mortgage, or leave a little bit in?

My husband and I are on track to pay off our mortgage by the end of 2025. Some friends, however, suggest it might be wise to leave a small amount...

29.10.2024 3

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Should I pay off all my mortgage, or leave a little bit in?

My husband and I are on track to pay off our mortgage by the end of 2025. Some friends, however, suggest it might be wise to leave a small amount...

29.10.2024 3

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Should I pay off all my mortgage, or leave a little bit in?

My husband and I are on track to pay off our mortgage by the end of 2025. Some friends, however, suggest it might be wise to leave a small amount...

29.10.2024 1

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Should I pay off all my mortgage, or leave a little bit in?

My husband and I are on track to pay off our mortgage by the end of 2025. Some friends, however, suggest it might be wise to leave a small amount...

29.10.2024 2

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Why the Coalition’s super-for-housing plan is better than it looks

Housing affordability is shaping up as a major topic as we head toward the next federal election. The numbers are staggering. Ten years ago, the...

29.10.2024 2

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Why the Coalition’s super-for-housing plan is better than it looks

Housing affordability is shaping up as a major topic as we head toward the next federal election. The numbers are staggering. Ten years ago, the...

29.10.2024 3

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Why the Coalition’s super-for-housing plan is better than it looks

Housing affordability is shaping up as a major topic as we head toward the next federal election. The numbers are staggering. Ten years ago, the...

29.10.2024 2

The Age

Noel Whittaker

How can I get my unclaimed franking credits?

I refer your recent article about applying for franking credits and notice I have over $2000 dating back to 2014 when we stopped putting in tax...

22.10.2024 1

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

How can I get my unclaimed franking credits?

I refer your recent article about applying for franking credits and notice I have over $2000 dating back to 2014 when we stopped putting in tax...

22.10.2024 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

How can I get my unclaimed franking credits?

I refer your recent article about applying for franking credits and notice I have over $2000 dating back to 2014 when we stopped putting in tax...

22.10.2024 3

The Age

Noel Whittaker