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Noel in the News: the age pension rises on 20 September

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Noel in the News: the age pension rises on 20 September

Noel Whittaker's September newsletter reports the new maximum age pension rates taking effect on 20 September 2026, along with a change to deeming rates. Here's why those two numbers matter even if you're still fifteen years away from claiming.

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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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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: 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: who pays the tax when you inherit shares or property?

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Noel in the News: who pays the tax when you inherit shares or property?

In his August newsletter, Noel Whittaker answers reader questions on how the new capital gains tax rules treat inherited shares and property. The timing of a death — and good records — can now change a family's tax bill dramatically.

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