by James Coyle | Nov 21, 2022 | Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
You are probably now eligible On November 4, thresholds for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) changed, with some very big increases. This meant that a majority of those Australians who are NOT on an Age Pension, but are 66.5 years or older, are likely to be...
by James Coyle | Nov 18, 2022 | Planning for Retirement
Are you a mortgage prisoner? Facing up to (difficult) facts Like Jodie and Steve, it’s easy to feel trapped. Many of us often feel this way when facing the seemingly relentless need to service a home loan. But some borrowers are literally trapped. These homeowners are...
by James Coyle | Nov 18, 2022 | Centrelink Age Pension
And the winner is: Max who needs more time We’ve been delighted with the volume and depth of responses to the inaugural Retirement Essentials Retirement Pulse survey, launched in October. You may recall we asked you to share the issue or question you would most like...
by James Coyle | Nov 14, 2022 | Retirement Income
What are the pros and cons? Our co-founder, Jeremy Duffield, knows a thing or two or three about retirement income. He’s also a ‘back of the envelope’ kind of guy, so is able to share his knowledge in short points and plain English. Which is a huge bonus for the team...
by James Coyle | Nov 14, 2022 | Centrelink Age Pension
The work bonus enables you to earn extra for longer Financial adviser Nicole reports that how much you can earn is one of the major concerns in her consultations with Retirement Essentials members. The rules are confusing and they are about to change again. But in a...
by James Coyle | Nov 14, 2022 | Retirement Income
Ben seeks help For Ben, lack of financial control meant a pervasive sense of fear. A worry that he’d somehow let down his partner, Roslyn, along the way. He shared these concerns in the recent Retirement Pulse (October 2022) survey. And he was far from alone. Only two...
by James Coyle | Nov 4, 2022 | Superannuation
What happens to your super when you die? What happens to your super when you die is a common question. Most of us are keen to ensure that we don’t leave behind a legal mess for our loved ones to untangle. Or even worse, have our money left to those we don’t care...
by James Coyle | Nov 4, 2022 | Retirement Income
Budget 2022 fine print: Big wins for homeowners Money gained from the sale of your home has some lucrative superannuation concessions attached. But these so-called ‘downsizer’ rules previously only applied to those aged 65 or over. This changed on 1 July when the...
by James Coyle | Nov 4, 2022 | Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
At last the extended benefits of the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card are now available to the vast majority of retirees who are not eligible for an Age Pension. We most recently reported on this when the legislation was awaiting approval in the Senate. This passed...
by James Coyle | Oct 28, 2022 | Investing
How safe is your cash? – Take this 5-minute check Cash is king in the eyes of many retirees but how safe is your cash? The feedback from many financial experts emphasises the importance of holding a minimum amount of cash in case you need some funds for...
