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.
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.
When one partner's super is a fraction of the other's, the system offers three built-in fixes: spouse contributions, contribution splitting and smarter use of the caps. Here's how each works, with the current figures.
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.
Every spare dollar can either shrink your home loan or grow your super, and after 45 the right split matters more than ever. Here's how to compare the two honestly — including the tax numbers for 2026-27.
