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Noel Whittaker, AM, is the author of Making Money Made Simple and numerous other books on personal finance.

Three things to keep in mind when planning your will

Three things to keep in mind when planning your will

Twelve million Australians do not have a will, and 60 per cent have never given a thought to estate planning. That’s a serious situation.

  • by Noel Whittaker

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I have $1.9m in my pension account. Can I add in more to save on tax?

I have $1.9m in my pension account. Can I add in more to save on tax?

While adding to your super once it hits the cap isn’t possible, your savings can still grow through the power of compound interest.

  • by Noel Whittaker
What’s the best way to invest half-a-million dollars in international shares?

What’s the best way to invest half-a-million dollars in international shares?

Investing in international shares can sometimes be a headache, so it’s worth considering options closer to home.

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How landlords can avoid the ATO’s tax traps this financial year
Analysis
Income tax

How landlords can avoid the ATO’s tax traps this financial year

The tax office is keeping expenditure on rental properties under the microscope. Here’s how to avoid being tripped up.

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I’m retired and working as an Uber driver. Do I need to log my hours?

I’m retired and working as an Uber driver. Do I need to log my hours?

Keeping your affairs tax compliant can be a tangle, especially once you’re retired.

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This tax time, it pays to remember my ‘guaranteed’ secret for wealth
Opinion
Budgeting

This tax time, it pays to remember my ‘guaranteed’ secret for wealth

In a few weeks, everybody will have a fatter pay packet because the tax rates are changing. Smart money managers will put the extra to good use.

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We’re done with travel, should we shift our super into pension mode?

We’re done with travel, should we shift our super into pension mode?

Shifting your super from accumulation mode to pension mode can have tax benefits, but you’ll be forced to withdraw some each year.

  • by Noel Whittaker
As tax cuts loom, donating to charity shouldn’t just be for the rich
Opinion
Tax cuts

As tax cuts loom, donating to charity shouldn’t just be for the rich

It’s not just millionaires looking to charitable giving ahead of 30 June. Here’s how you can make the most of it.

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When do I need to start worrying about the $3m super tax?

When do I need to start worrying about the $3m super tax?

If your super balance is over the $3 million mark, where it will soon be subject to higher tax, there are some key dates to be aware of.

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Will my pension be cut if I move in with my sister?

Will my pension be cut if I move in with my sister?

Moving in with a sibling is unlikely to have a bearing on your pension as Centrelink does not consider family members as being in a relationship.

  • by Noel Whittaker
Deeming freeze a plus for pensioners, but rates can’t stagnate forever
Opinion
Pension

Deeming freeze a plus for pensioners, but rates can’t stagnate forever

The freezing of deeming rates has provided some certainty in an environment of rising interest rates. But at some point they will need to rise.

  • by Noel Whittaker