New Age Pension payment rates and Income and Asset test thresholds have come into effect today. Age Pension Payment Rate Changes Centrelink has reviewed and increased Age Pension payment rates. For senior Australians who are receiving the full Age Pension this...
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.

The Dignity of the Age Pension
In this post let's discuss an important cultural issue in Australia. The dignity of the age pension and the courage it takes to ask for a helping hand. The measure of a society is how it supports its senior citizens, and this is an idea that's been known for...
Age Pension Stories #4 – Deeming Rates – What Are People Saying?
“Can you recommend a bank or institution where I can deposit my $85,000 at 3% interest?” This question was posted by a certain Leah Sheridan in the comments section of the blogpost we published on 15 July discussing the changes in the deeming rules ...