by Staff Writer | Aug 7, 2018 | Centrelink Age Pension
We chatted to one of our customers, Tim Bridge (64-year-old retiree from Glendale NSW) and his wife, Bronwyn about their experience applying for the Age Pension. Here is Tim’s story. “We thought it was a complete ‘no-go’. We thought we were not eligible for the Age... 
by Allyson Bailie | Jul 31, 2018 | Centrelink Age Pension
Less than 4 in 10 seniors are satisfied with the current Centrelink Age Pension application process with 82% of people seeking assistance with their application process – not feeling confident enough to go it alone. It seems that not a day goes by without hearing... 
by Allyson Bailie | Jul 5, 2018 | Centrelink Age Pension
When it comes to applying for the Age Pension many of our members have asked us questions like: “Do I apply as a single or as a couple?”, “What if my partner is younger than me, do I have to wait?”, “Why does Centrelink ask such personal questions about my... 
by Allyson Bailie | Jun 29, 2018 | Centrelink Age Pension
As you may know, Centrelink determines an applicant’s Age Pension entitlement by assessing their income and assets independently, which is referred to as the Means Tests. The Means Tests are there to ensure the Age Pension is targeted to those who need it most. From 1... 
by Allyson Bailie | Jun 19, 2018 | Media
A joint study conducted by the National Seniors Australia (NSA) and Retirement Essentials, has confirmed that applying for the Age Pension is a fraught experience for many older Australians. According to Retirement Essentials founder and CEO Paul Rogan, the report... 
by Allyson Bailie | Jun 12, 2018 | Centrelink Age Pension
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has recently announced that Centrelink will stop the Intent to Claim starting 1 July 2018, which can further delay the processing of Age Pension entitlements. Prior to the new policy, you could file an ‘intent to claim’ either... 
by Allyson Bailie | Jun 1, 2018 | Centrelink Age Pension, Company News
It’s now been 3 months since Retirement Essentials launched in Australia and we’ve been amazed and humbled by the response we’ve received. We’ve clearly hit on something – the Age Pension is a real ‘hot button’ for everyday Australian seniors, both those already... ![[VIDEO] Age Pension Application Service](https://retirementessentials.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-22-at-1.06.50-PM.png)
by Allyson Bailie | May 18, 2018 | Centrelink Age Pension, Company News
Retirement Essentials is excited to release an animated video that explains how our Age Pension Application service helps senior Australians. It’s the new, smarter way to apply for the Age Pension. We have also included a text transcript (below) of the audio for... 
by Allyson Bailie | May 10, 2018 | Centrelink Age Pension, Company News, Media
Industry Super Australia has reported that only 5 per cent of those who are active members of Industry Super accumulation funds at 55 are members of income streams at 66. A surprising statistic, given the brand strength of profit-for-member funds. Industry blog... 
by Allyson Bailie | May 9, 2018 | Centrelink Age Pension
There was some good news for senior Australians in the 2018 Federal Budget last night: it features a major change that is beneficial to many Age Pensioners. Alongside a host of other measures, the Australian government will extend the Pensioner Work Bonus so eligible...