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

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 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

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

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 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

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

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 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

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

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 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

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

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 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

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

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 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

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

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 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

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

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 10

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 10

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 9

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 10

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 3

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 10

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 3

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 8

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 9

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 9

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 8

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 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

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 9

The Age

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 9

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

I’m downsizing my home. Should I use the funds to pay my son’s mortgage?

Before choosing to help out your children with their mortgages, make sure you have enough for yourself first.

20.01.2026 6

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I’m downsizing my home. Should I use the funds to pay my son’s mortgage?

Before choosing to help out your children with their mortgages, make sure you have enough for yourself first.

20.01.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I’m downsizing my home. Should I use the funds to pay my son’s mortgage?

Before choosing to help out your children with their mortgages, make sure you have enough for yourself first.

20.01.2026 7

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I’m downsizing my home. Should I use the funds to pay my son’s mortgage?

Before choosing to help out your children with their mortgages, make sure you have enough for yourself first.

20.01.2026 8

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

What will happen to my investment losses once I die?

In the eyes of the taxman, capital losses have a limited life. But things can change if you have a self-managed super fund.

13.01.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

What will happen to my investment losses once I die?

In the eyes of the taxman, capital losses have a limited life. But things can change if you have a self-managed super fund.

13.01.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

What will happen to my investment losses once I die?

In the eyes of the taxman, capital losses have a limited life. But things can change if you have a self-managed super fund.

13.01.2026 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

What will happen to my investment losses once I die?

In the eyes of the taxman, capital losses have a limited life. But things can change if you have a self-managed super fund.

13.01.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

We’ve paid off the house. Where should we invest our money now?

For years, people have argued over the benefits of shares versus property. But I think there is one clear winner.

09.12.2025 8

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

We’ve paid off the house. Where should we invest our money now?

For years, people have argued over the benefits of shares versus property. But I think there is one clear winner.

09.12.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

We’ve paid off the house. Where should we invest our money now?

For years, people have argued over the benefits of shares versus property. But I think there is one clear winner.

09.12.2025 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

We’ve paid off the house. Where should we invest our money now?

For years, people have argued over the benefits of shares versus property. But I think there is one clear winner.

09.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Why have my aged care costs risen over 30 per cent?

While it can be easy to pass off rising costs as profiteering by retirement village operators, the truth isn’t so simple.

02.12.2025 9

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Why have my aged care costs risen over 30 per cent?

While it can be easy to pass off rising costs as profiteering by retirement village operators, the truth isn’t so simple.

02.12.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Why have my aged care costs risen over 30 per cent?

While it can be easy to pass off rising costs as profiteering by retirement village operators, the truth isn’t so simple.

02.12.2025 9

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Why have my aged care costs risen over 30 per cent?

While it can be easy to pass off rising costs as profiteering by retirement village operators, the truth isn’t so simple.

02.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Can I keep adding to my super once I retire?

You can make concessional and non-concessional contributions to your super, but there are rules you’ll have to follow.

25.11.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Can I keep adding to my super once I retire?

You can make concessional and non-concessional contributions to your super, but there are rules you’ll have to follow.

25.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Can I keep adding to my super once I retire?

You can make concessional and non-concessional contributions to your super, but there are rules you’ll have to follow.

25.11.2025 9

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Can I keep adding to my super once I retire?

You can make concessional and non-concessional contributions to your super, but there are rules you’ll have to follow.

25.11.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Our pension system rewards the rich but punishes the poor

How can a wealthy couple work with almost no impact on their pension, but poor retirees who need the income have their earnings slashed by 60 per...

25.11.2025 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Our pension system rewards the rich but punishes the poor

How can a wealthy couple work with almost no impact on their pension, but poor retirees who need the income have their earnings slashed by 60 per...

25.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker