by James Coyle | 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 James Coyle | Jun 1, 2018 | Company News
It’s now been six 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...
by James Coyle | May 18, 2018 | 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 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...