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Noel in the News: card surcharges vanish on 1 October — who really pays?

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Noel in the News: card surcharges vanish on 1 October — who really pays?

Credit card surcharges are banned from 1 October, but Noel Whittaker warns the $1.8 billion cost won't simply disappear. Here's where he expects it to turn up instead — and what to watch.

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Noel in the News: is your super your money, or a national asset?

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Noel in the News: is your super your money, or a national asset?

Noel Whittaker weighs into the debate about opening up super for house deposits — and explains why the system only works if it keeps its one job. Our summary, with a link to the full column.

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Noel in the News: retirement is about more than the money

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Noel in the News: retirement is about more than the money

From the archive: Noel Whittaker on why a good retirement depends on housing, health and friendships as well as super. His practical thinking for anyone planning the next stage of life.

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Noel in the News: why an older will might need a fresh look

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Noel in the News: why an older will might need a fresh look

Noel Whittaker's latest column explains why wills written under the old tax rules — especially those with testamentary trusts — deserve a review before the new CGT regime arrives in July 2027.

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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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