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I make $180k a year through my trust. How will the new tax affect me?

I make $180k a year through my trust. How will the new tax affect me?

Small business owners with family trusts are likely to be hit hard by the new tax changes.

yesterday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I make $180k a year through my trust. How will the new tax affect me?

I make $180k a year through my trust. How will the new tax affect me?

Small business owners with family trusts are likely to be hit hard by the new tax changes.

yesterday 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I make $180k a year through my trust. How will the new tax affect me?

I make $180k a year through my trust. How will the new tax affect me?

Small business owners with family trusts are likely to be hit hard by the new tax changes.

yesterday 9

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I make $180k a year through my trust. How will the new tax affect me?

I make $180k a year through my trust. How will the new tax affect me?

Small business owners with family trusts are likely to be hit hard by the new tax changes.

yesterday 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

We’re 71 with no super. Should we sell our house and invest the proceeds?

We’re 71 with no super. Should we sell our house and invest the proceeds?

When it comes to the later stages of life, making sure you have accommodation that suits your lifestyle becomes a key priority.

14.05.2026 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

We’re 71 with no super. Should we sell our house and invest the proceeds?

We’re 71 with no super. Should we sell our house and invest the proceeds?

When it comes to the later stages of life, making sure you have accommodation that suits your lifestyle becomes a key priority.

14.05.2026 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

We’re 71 with no super. Should we sell our house and invest the proceeds?

We’re 71 with no super. Should we sell our house and invest the proceeds?

When it comes to the later stages of life, making sure you have accommodation that suits your lifestyle becomes a key priority.

14.05.2026 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

We’re 71 with no super. Should we sell our house and invest the proceeds?

We’re 71 with no super. Should we sell our house and invest the proceeds?

When it comes to the later stages of life, making sure you have accommodation that suits your lifestyle becomes a key priority.

14.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My SMSF is over $3 million. How should I prepare for the new super tax?

For those with large super balances, or self-managed super funds, there are some serious considerations to be made about the new Division 296 tax.

06.05.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

My SMSF is over $3 million. How should I prepare for the new super tax?

For those with large super balances, or self-managed super funds, there are some serious considerations to be made about the new Division 296 tax.

06.05.2026 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

My SMSF is over $3 million. How should I prepare for the new super tax?

For those with large super balances, or self-managed super funds, there are some serious considerations to be made about the new Division 296 tax.

06.05.2026 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

My SMSF is over $3 million. How should I prepare for the new super tax?

For those with large super balances, or self-managed super funds, there are some serious considerations to be made about the new Division 296 tax.

06.05.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Superannuation is a great way to save money while you’re working, but it’s less suitable for young children.

29.04.2026 10

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Superannuation is a great way to save money while you’re working, but it’s less suitable for young children.

29.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Superannuation is a great way to save money while you’re working, but it’s less suitable for young children.

29.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Our grandkids’ super accounts were frozen. How else can we invest for them?

Superannuation is a great way to save money while you’re working, but it’s less suitable for young children.

29.04.2026 20

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I’m 67 and working part-time. Should I start drawing on my super?

Every investment decision has advantages and disadvantages. This can be a difficult one to get right.

22.04.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

I’m 67 and working part-time. Should I start drawing on my super?

Every investment decision has advantages and disadvantages. This can be a difficult one to get right.

22.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

I’m 67 and working part-time. Should I start drawing on my super?

Every investment decision has advantages and disadvantages. This can be a difficult one to get right.

22.04.2026 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

I’m 67 and working part-time. Should I start drawing on my super?

Every investment decision has advantages and disadvantages. This can be a difficult one to get right.

22.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Why is Centrelink penalising me for shares I cannot sell?

Centrelink assesses share values based on the ASX. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help when companies are in extended trading halts.

15.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Why is Centrelink penalising me for shares I cannot sell?

Centrelink assesses share values based on the ASX. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help when companies are in extended trading halts.

15.04.2026 20

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Why is Centrelink penalising me for shares I cannot sell?

Centrelink assesses share values based on the ASX. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help when companies are in extended trading halts.

15.04.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Why is Centrelink penalising me for shares I cannot sell?

Centrelink assesses share values based on the ASX. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help when companies are in extended trading halts.

15.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my home to help my three children buy a house?

Be careful when helping your kids – you do not want to put yourself into a position where you are unable to fund your aged care costs.

01.04.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my home to help my three children buy a house?

Be careful when helping your kids – you do not want to put yourself into a position where you are unable to fund your aged care costs.

01.04.2026 10

The Age

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my home to help my three children buy a house?

Be careful when helping your kids – you do not want to put yourself into a position where you are unable to fund your aged care costs.

01.04.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

Should I sell my home to help my three children buy a house?

Be careful when helping your kids – you do not want to put yourself into a position where you are unable to fund your aged care costs.

01.04.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My 15-year-old just got his first job. How can he boost his super?

The sooner you start thinking about maximising your super, the better, and there are some government schemes available to help.

25.03.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

My 15-year-old just got his first job. How can he boost his super?

The sooner you start thinking about maximising your super, the better, and there are some government schemes available to help.

25.03.2026 20

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

My 15-year-old just got his first job. How can he boost his super?

The sooner you start thinking about maximising your super, the better, and there are some government schemes available to help.

25.03.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

My 15-year-old just got his first job. How can he boost his super?

The sooner you start thinking about maximising your super, the better, and there are some government schemes available to help.

25.03.2026 20

The Age

Noel Whittaker

How will my gold bullion affect my pension income?

Buying gold doesn’t create assessable income, but once you own it, the value must be declared to Centrelink.

18.03.2026 30

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

How will my gold bullion affect my pension income?

Buying gold doesn’t create assessable income, but once you own it, the value must be declared to Centrelink.

18.03.2026 30

The Age

Noel Whittaker

How will my gold bullion affect my pension income?

Buying gold doesn’t create assessable income, but once you own it, the value must be declared to Centrelink.

18.03.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

How will my gold bullion affect my pension income?

Buying gold doesn’t create assessable income, but once you own it, the value must be declared to Centrelink.

18.03.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

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 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Noel Whittaker

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 30

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

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 30

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

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 30

The Age

Noel Whittaker

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 20

Brisbane Times

Noel Whittaker

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 30

WA Today

Noel Whittaker

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 40

The Age

Noel Whittaker

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 40

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 20

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 20

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 20

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 30

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 40

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 30

WA Today

Noel Whittaker