We believe all Australians deserve to enjoy their best possible retirement

We help make this possible by providing financial guidance and support throughout your retirement journey.

 

Get advice and support for your big decisions

Our financial advisers provide affordable financial advice, one issue at a time.

Everyone has questions, issues and challenges when it comes to retirement. Which is why weโ€™ve created our cost effective, and easy to try, advice services.

We will give you the knowledge and tools to take the right steps, and avoid common mistakes, so you can maximise your entitlements and manage your retirement finances with confidence.

Maximise your entitlements

Government entitlements are an important foundation for most Australianโ€™s retirement.

So we have simplified the process to get, keep and maximise your Centrelink entitlements.

Our team has handled thousands of claims for the Age Pension and Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.ย  Their knowledge and experience will ensure your claim is prepared on time, correctly and is approved as quickly as possible.

Our team can then guide you through your retirement journey step-by-step.ย  We can help you get the Age Pension or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.ย  We can also provide assistance for lifeโ€™s big financial questions to put your mind at ease and you in control.

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Income and asset limits go up

But how will this work for you? As you no doubt know the income and asset limits for full and part-Age Pensions were increased...

A younger partner?

Over the last few weeks we have received lots of comments and questions from customers wondering how their partnerโ€™s age and...

Does Centrelink pay its way? Or is it time for a change?

Here are the facts The good news about Centrelink is that, as an agency of Services Australia, it is held accountable. The...

Age Pension means test: Improving retirement income rules

There are two major problems with the Age Pension income test. Firstly, the limit on how much you can earn is too low for...

Deeming thresholds increase: More money in your pay packet?

Last week we promised an update on deeming thresholds. Along with the main income and asset threshold changes on 1 July the...

Age Pension thresholds change on 1 July 2024

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Retirement Essentials is the smart way to apply for your Age Pension

At Retirement Essentials we’ve simplified the process to make it easy for senior Australians to get and keep their Centrelink Entitlements.

If you apply for the Age Pension directly to Centrelink yourself, hereโ€™s what you can expect:

  • 100s of complicated questions and confusing forms
  • Multiple visits to a Centrelink office
  • Long queues and wait times

Retirement Essentials provides an easier Age Pension application service:

  • Simple online process
  • Avoid visiting Centrelink
  • Support from Age Pension specialists
    throughout your application process
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    Why use Retirement Essentials?

    Income Retirement Essentials

    Be confident that youโ€™re getting all your Age Pension entitlements.

    Retirement Essentials Support

    Feel supported and in control of your money, Age Pension Specialists are waiting to help you.

    Retirement Essentials Hour Glass

    Saves you time โ€“ Apply from the comfort of your own home and at your pace.

    Learn how our Age Pension Service works in 3 easy steps

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