Centrelink Age Pension Articles

Age Pension increases on 20 March 2024

Age Pension increases on 20 March 2024

It’s that time of year again when we receive clearer signals about the magnitude of Age Pension indexation scheduled for 20 March. From 20 March 2024 the maximum full Age Pension increases $19.60 per fortnight for a single person and $29.40 for a couple...

Unprocessed Centrelink claims surpass one million

Unprocessed Centrelink claims surpass one million

The average processing time for claims with Services Australia has continued to rise steadily since the start of the decade. Services Australia chief executive officer David Hazlehurst reported the latest numbers at the Senate Estimates meeting last week...

How much do Age Pensioners really need?

How much do Age Pensioners really need?

Can Age Pensioners ever save? This is a topic that comes up a lot. Because the primary source of income for nearly 70% of retirees is a full or part Age Pension, the ‘liveability’ of the pension is of critical importance.  But one Age Pensioner may bear...

Are deeming rates set to change? Should you plan ahead?

Are deeming rates set to change? Should you plan ahead?

Most of us can cope with adversity if it doesn’t arrive as a total surprise. Knowing what’s coming is often the best way to put plans in place to mitigate financial shocks. That’s why the subject of deeming rates needs to raised. All’s been quiet on this...

Making Centrelink work for you

Making Centrelink work for you

You may recall our article in December which shared tips from Steven Sadler? We asked him what works best when dealing with Centrelink and he responded with some really useful insights into how to progress your Centrelink interactions, including the best...

Work Bonus update: How much you can earn on an Age Pension

Work Bonus update: How much you can earn on an Age Pension

By the time you read this newsletter new Work Bonus rules will be in place. Will you benefit from this? And if so what does this mean for your entitlements? Today we have a handy facts sheet on rules about income limits including employment earnings. The way...

How Centrelink expertise can help you

How Centrelink expertise can help you

Meet Steven Sadler We call Steven our Retirement Essentials’ Guru for many reasons. We recently interviewed him so you can understand why he got this name. It’s the first of four interviews with our advisers Megan, Nicole and Sharon and Steven, who is Head...