More than 700 people apply for the Age Pension every business day. In fact, there were 174,000 applicants for the Age Pension last year, with even more expected in the years to come. Until recently, getting access to the Age Pension has been a frustrating process for...
James Coyle
James has over 35 years experience in financial services with particular expertise in two of the key components of retirement finance - Superannuation and the Age Pension. He is passionate about providing the guidance and support that can help older Australians enjoy their best possible retirement.
He lives in regional Victoria surrounded by dogs and chooks.
Centrelink announces Age Pension rate increases
Centrelink has announced new pension rates to keep Pensioners’ payments in line with inflation. On 20 March, 2018 Age Pension payments will increase for singles by $13.20/fortnight to $907. Couples will see a combined increase of $19.80/fortnight to $1,368/fortnight....
Retirement Essentials launches online concierge service for retiring Australians
Retirement Essentials, a fintech startup founded by ex-Challenger executive Paul Rogan, will expand nationally following a successful pilot launch in Newcastle in early 2018. The innovative digital service helps everyday Australians retirees calculate their...