by James Coyle | May 10, 2018 | 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 James Coyle | 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...
by James Coyle | May 2, 2018 | Centrelink Age Pension
There are three factors to consider in determining when to apply for Age Pension entitlements in Australia: • Your age and, where relevant, your partners age• Application process• Other eligibility criteria Age Requirements for the Age Pension The Australian...
by James Coyle | Apr 13, 2018 | Media
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by James Coyle | Mar 26, 2018 | Company News
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...
by James Coyle | Mar 14, 2018 | Company News
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....
by James Coyle | Mar 13, 2018 | Company News
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...
by James Coyle | Feb 26, 2018 | Company News
Senior Australians have worked hard all their life, contributing to the Australian economy and to their local community. After a life-long journey of building, creating, planning, manufacturing, planting, helping and nurturing, now it’s time to enjoy your golden...
by James Coyle | Aug 14, 2017 | Company News
Retirement-focused advice firm, Retirement Essentials has appointed experienced consumer marketing executive, Antoinette Tyrrell as its chief customer officer. Tyrell’s appointment was confirmed by Retirement Essentials founder, Paul Rogan who said she would lead a...
by James Coyle | Jun 19, 2017 | Company News
A long-serving Challenger executive has become a “material investor” in a robo-adviser and plans to use the technology to drive a new advice platform, which he says will deliver cost-effective financial advice to Australia’s growing cohort of...