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Compounding still works at 50 — here's the maths that proves it

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Compounding still works at 50 — here's the maths that proves it

Most Australians in their fifties assume compounding was something they missed out on in their twenties. The maths says the opposite: the biggest dollar gains of your investing life are still ahead of you.

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Noel in the News: the quiet case for leaving your super alone

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Noel in the News: the quiet case for leaving your super alone

In his September newsletter, Noel Whittaker looks past the political brawl over superannuation and explains why compulsory super quietly works. Automatic contributions plus decades of compounding can turn an average wage into a seven-figure balance.

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