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I know nothing about super. How do I ensure a comfortable retirement?
Super can be a complex beast, but understanding even a little bit later in life can make a big difference.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Capital gains tax
Why investors should prepare for major tax changes
Investors beware: tax changes are in the air, and they could come when you least expect them.
- by Noel Whittaker
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I’m just about to turn 75. Is it too late to top up my super?
Topping up your super can be beneficial, but it’s important to ascertain if it makes financial sense.
- by Noel Whittaker
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I have some Coles shares. Should I sell them before applying for the age pension?
If you feel the shares appear to have good long-term value your best strategy might be to hold them for the long term.
- by Noel Whittaker
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I gave one of my children $100,000 to help buy a property. The other child said no, thank you
I wish to be equal in what I give my children – what do I do now?
- by Noel Whittaker
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I’d like to give my parents $400,000. Will it affect their age pension?
My parents are concerned they will lose the pension after receiving my gift.
- by Noel Whittaker
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How do I ensure my partner gets my super when I die?
There are extensive rules around nominating who will receive your super and/or pension payments upon death.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Should we sell our investment property to top up our super?
When it comes to selling property, it can be prudent to wait until you’re in a lower tax bracket to lessen the impact of CGT.
- by Noel Whittaker
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I’m worried about the market. Should I move my super into cash?
It’s the nature of share-based investments to be volatile, and people who try to time the market often do far worse than those who accept the volatility.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Are we too old to buy a few investment properties?
While it’s never too late to start investing, there are a few crucial considerations to keep in mind before you buy an investment property.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Banking products
We must stop this ‘nasty weed’ plaguing our financial system
It’s pervasive, affecting more and more people every day, and it wastes time – and yet most people have never heard of it.
- by Noel Whittaker
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