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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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Closing the super gap between partners: three strategies that work

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Closing the super gap between partners: three strategies that work

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.

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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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Pay down the mortgage or top up super? How to decide after 45

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Pay down the mortgage or top up super? How to decide after 45

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.

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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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