Noel News Special Bulletin The philosophy of the rich versus the poor is this ; the rich invest their money and spend what’s left; the poor spend their money and invest what’s left. This is a special bulletin because I want to tell you about a webinar I’m doing next Thursday. But first, let’s start with an amazing story. The passbook that grew Image by Micheile Henderson on Unsplash Thirty-seven years ago I released Making Money Made Simple, a book which has transformed the lives of thousands of Australians, and been named one of the 100 most influential books of the 20th century. Even now, seldom a day passes when I don’t receive emails from people telling me how much that book changed their lives. As of today the book has sold over 2 million copies, and we’ve just released the 25th edition. The information is as relevant now as ...

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Noel News Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.  FERRIS BUELLER Good Morning from Perth Because of the way shipping is calculated, I can give you a small discount as well as free shipping on all book bundles. Get the book here with Making Money Made Simple ­$49.99 with Retirement Made Simple ­ $49.99 with Downsizing Made Simple ­$49.99 I also did talk back spots on ABC radio and 6PR and the lines were jammed.  Clearly there’s a great need for advice on estate planning. In the next 20 years over $1 trillion will change hands as the baby boomers die and the best way to dispose of their assets has become a major issue for most retirees. For my presentations I designed an Estate Planning Prompt Sheet which is a great summary of some of the most important issues canvassed in Wills, death & ...

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 NOEL NEWS Who you are…will attract people like you to you.  DAVID MELTZER Welcome to our second May newsletter. This is the week my new book was officially launched. It was pre-released via my website six weeks ago to give all your loyal subscribers first choice, but also to give the books time to get from the printers to the bookstores. It should now be available in all bookstores and I’m busy doing the usual rounds an author has to do. Get the book View all bundles A big thank you to all you good people who read my newsletter.  If you were forwarded this newsletter by a friend and you would like to subscribe, you can do so here: Subscribe to Noel News For more Noel News: View past Noel News editions You can also find the subscription box in the footer of all website pages. Upcoming Events The ...

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NOEL NEWS Answer not a fool according to his folly,  lest thou also be like unto him.  PROVERBS Welcome to our May newsletter. Thanks for the wonderful feedback on the new book, Wills, death & taxes. I’m so thrilled that it’s touched a chord with so many of you. The email from Laura is typical: “I am loving the book. I’ve already acted on some of the suggestions and I’m only halfway through. It’s so clear and comprehensive and the reader’s stories are great illustrations of what can go wrong if you don’t do things properly. Congratulations.” Get the book View all bundles The feedback on the Executor’s cheat sheet has been fantastic. I’m so pleased you found it a useful resource and hopefully it will be fully operational within two or three weeks. You can find a beta version on my website but just bear in mind is not ...

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NOEL NEWS He is terribly afraid of dying because he hasn’t yet lived.  FRANZ KAFKA Welcome to our April newsletter. First of all, let me thank you for your overwhelming support of my new book. Orders have been coming in non-stop, and I’m humbled by your confidence in me by buying a product yet unseen. It’s a fairly big book – 350 pages – with a wealth of information. Friends who have read the proofs have all been very impressed and particularly like the simple language and how well the book is set out. Buy Now The printing process has been much quicker than we thought and the books have now arrived at our distribution centre in Brisbane for posting.This means you should have your orders within 14 days, but let’s plan on 30 April to allow for delays in the post. If you haven’t received it by that date, ...

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Noel News Special Bulletin I’m thrilled to tell you that my new book Wills, Death & Taxes went on the printing presses last Thursday. The catalyst for writing a book about estate planning was a bulletin from Finder claiming that 12 million Australians did not have a will and 60% have never given a thought to estate planning. That’s a serious situation – and a signal that many people are unaware of the complexities that can arise if proper estate planning is not put in place. Recently I was having a chat to the guy who takes care of my garden, and I asked him if he had a will. He replied “never got around to it. It all seems too much trouble.” I responded “you’ve been married before haven’t you –and don’t you have any children from that relationship? He said yes to both questions. He got a shock ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 17th March 2023 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Pakistan Win Third HomeWorld Thunder Nation Cup With Narrow Victory Over India Health & Views – MARCH 1st issue 2024 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake LOVED & REMEMBERED – By Charles Schokman More Kumars and Singhs as South-Asian Participation Surges in Australian Cricket SUNDAY CHOICE – THE CROSS HAS THE FINAL WORD – By Charles Schokman Little or Forgotten Saviours of the Motherland. – By Noor Rahim Highlights of Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka MAHESHA SANDAMALI – RENOWNED VOCALIST ,RUNNER UP IN DERANA DREAM STAR,ADJUDICATOR IN A REALITY COMPETITION,PLAY BACK SINGER,POSSESSES A MASTERS IN MUSIC FROM UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA,TO COMMENCE HER OWN MUSIC ACADEMY. – By Sunil Thenabadu ALSTON KOCH makes the night sparkle as a true professional would in a very emotional & stunning ...

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 Noel News Do you know the difference between education and experience? Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don’t. PETE SEEGER Welcome to our March newsletter. It’s been about five weeks since the last one, but things have been hectic in the Whittaker household. The good news is that the new book on estate planning is almost finished. It will be called Wills, Death and Taxes, and we hope to have final proofs by the end of this week. If all goes smoothly it should go on the printing presses later in the month and be available in April. You’ll be given a chance to pre-order as soon as the book is on the printing presses. I know what the delivery date will be, but I don’t want to commit to any pre-orders until I have a definite printing schedule. It’s so ...

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Noel News If you wish to find you must search. Rarely does a good idea interrupt you. JIM ROHN Welcome to our first newsletter of the year. It’s hard to believe the end of January is nearly upon us. It’s going to be a big year with elections in the United States and several other American countries, the United Kingdom and Indonesia, and legislated tax cuts to take effect in Australia on 1 July. They are truly a game changer. We’re probably only 15 months from another general election in Australia, so expect the May budget to be full of goodies. The trouble is goodies cost money, so as usual, the government will have a balancing act to deal with. I think there are reasons to be optimistic. Inflation appears to be getting under control in most developed nations, and it’s a reasonable bet that interest-rate rises in Australia are ...

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Noel News A credit card is an anaesthetic which simply delays the pain.  HELEN MASON Welcome to our last newsletter of 2023 It’s been another eventful year with no progress with the war in Ukraine and the unexpected attack by Hamas on Israel. I don’t think either of these battles will end soon. Next year’s presidential election in the United States will further complicate matters. The good news in Australia is that the interest rate cycle is getting very close to the top, with some economists even predicting a drop in rates within 18 months. I doubt that will happen, but I do think we won’t see many more rises. Keep in mind that the Albanese government is about 18 months from an election, so expect the May 2024 budget to have more sweeteners than nasties. The controversial topic is the personal tax cuts that have been legislated to take ...

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