by James Coyle | May 24, 2023 | Retirement Advice
We’re very appreciative of your ongoing support of the Retirement Pulse surveys. Your answers continue to inform the way we respond to your needs and to the information we offer in our weekly enewsletters. In the April Retirement Pulse we asked questions about...
by James Coyle | May 17, 2023 | Retirement Income, Superannuation
Minimum drawdown rates explained: How much, how fast? The minimum drawdown rates for income payments from super are about to double. We mentioned this last week in our overall Federal Budget coverage. But because it can have such an impact on your retirement savings,...
by James Coyle | May 17, 2023 | Centrelink Age Pension
What went wrong? Five reasons Age Pension applications can fail Being entitled to an Age Pension doesn’t mean you’ll automatically receive your fortnightly payments from Day One of your retirement. Being entitled doesn’t even mean your application will be successful....
by James Coyle | May 17, 2023 | Centrelink Age Pension
Your home and the Age Pension rules: Frequently Asked Questions A couple of weeks ago Jock asked our team the reason why he needed to prove ownership of his home for 20-plus years, in order to qualify for an Age Pension. Our Customer Services Team leader, Steven...
by James Coyle | May 11, 2023 | Centrelink Age Pension, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, Superannuation
Budget 2023 – what’s in it for older Australians? Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the May 2023 Federal Budget. There weren’t a lot of surprises but there are a few nice bonuses for older Australians. Before we start, it’s...
by James Coyle | May 11, 2023 | Centrelink Age Pension
Bumper end of financial year update: What you need to know and do before 30 June With just six weeks to go to the end of the financial year, it’s a great time to review the things you can do to ensure you are using tax, super and Age Pension rules to your own best...
by James Coyle | May 11, 2023 | Centrelink Age Pension, Retirement Income
Knowing which changes will occur on July 1 2023 is mandatory for those both in retirement or planning to be in the near future. Changes are coming to eligibility age for the Age Pension, income and asset thresholds for those on a full Age Pension and some...
by James Coyle | May 4, 2023 | Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Free health benefits… …for those aged over 65 Entitlements can often slip under the radar, so here’s a timely reminder of some free health benefits that will help you save on out-of-pocket expenses. We’ve officially entered flu season (May – October) in the southern...
by Jeremy Duffield | May 4, 2023 | Centrelink Age Pension
Retirement can be a time of uncertainty for many people when it comes to managing their finances. As we age, our financial needs can change. However, there is one benefit that becomes increasingly valuable as we age, and that’s the Age Pension. The Age Pension is the...
by James Coyle | Apr 28, 2023 | Centrelink Age Pension, Planning for Retirement, Superannuation
Federal Budget 2023-2024: What we’d like to see Our goal at Retirement Essentials is simple. It is to help all older Australians to enjoy their best possible retirement. This we do by providing financial guidance and support when it comes to managing your retirement...
