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Noel in the News: what the label on your super fund doesn't tell you

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Noel in the News: what the label on your super fund doesn't tell you

Noel Whittaker's latest column argues that "industry fund" and "ETF" have become badges of quality that guarantee nothing. What matters is what the fund owns, what it costs and what risk you are carrying.

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Noel in the News: why careful people still lose money to scams

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Noel in the News: why careful people still lose money to scams

Noel Whittaker's latest column looks at how investment scams have changed — polished, patient and built around trust rather than pressure. Here's what he says actually stops them.

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Sequencing risk: the retirement danger nobody warned you about

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Sequencing risk: the retirement danger nobody warned you about

Two retirees can earn identical returns and finish almost $100,000 apart — the difference is simply when the bad year lands. Here's how sequencing risk works, and the practical defences that take away most of its sting.

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Noel in the News: how insurance bonds actually work

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Noel in the News: how insurance bonds actually work

In the August issue of Noel News, Noel Whittaker walks through the mechanics of insurance bonds — the 10-year rule, the 30 per cent rebate, and why they can bypass your estate entirely. Here's what it means for investors in their 40s and 50s.

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Noel in the News: a smarter way to invest for the grandkids

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Noel in the News: a smarter way to invest for the grandkids

Noel Whittaker's August newsletter tackles the best way to put money aside for grandchildren — sidestepping the penalty tax of up to 66% on minors' investment income while keeping full control. We summarise the key points.

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