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Helping Gary feel more financially secure

Helping Gary feel more financially secure

by Amanda Hardy Lai | Feb 21, 2025 | Retirement Advice

Small adjustments reap big rewards Amanda Hardy Lai is a problem solver at heart. After studying science and philosophy at uni, she took a temporary job to answer calls for finance expert Paul Clitheroe’s company. She quickly realised that she enjoyed this work, and...
Do you know your entitlements? Steven Sadler does.

Do you know your entitlements? Steven Sadler does.

by Steven Sadler, Retirement Essentials | Feb 20, 2025 | Centrelink Age Pension

Avoiding costly Centrelink mistakes with expert advice from Retirement Essential’s Head of Customer Service, Steven Sadler Navigating Centrelink rules can be challenging, and many retirees are unsure about their entitlements and how to apply. At Retirement Essentials,...
Age Pension increases on 20 March 2025

Age Pension increases on 20 March 2025

by the Retirement Essentials Team | Feb 20, 2025 | Centrelink Age Pension

A few weeks before 20 March and September, the team at Retirement Essentials is usually able to predict (within a few cents) the expected Age Pension indexation change. This indexation of the base rate occurs twice a year. The main Age Pension supplement is also...
Aged care fee changes in 2025: What you need to know

Aged care fee changes in 2025: What you need to know

by Jennifer Langton | Feb 12, 2025 | Retirement Advice

After a long wait, new legislation, aimed at reshaping how aged care is funded and delivered in Australia, has been passed.  As with most developed nations around the world, our population continues to age, making it important to have a sustainable aged care...
How much is enough for a comfortable retirement?

How much is enough for a comfortable retirement?

by Amanda Hardy Lai | Feb 12, 2025 | Planning for Retirement

Last week, I discussed the most common retirement questions our members ask during strategy consultations with our advisers. One of the big ones is: ‘Do I have enough? Sometimes that thought is closely linked to ‘Do I have enough – yet?’ The real question isn’t...
The couples’ guide to managing super for retirement

The couples’ guide to managing super for retirement

by Amanda Hardy Lai | Feb 12, 2025 | Superannuation

While retirement planning is often framed as an individual journey, couples’ superannuation decisions are rarely made in isolation. Whether you’ve been managing finances together for years or are only now turning your attention to retirement, the way you navigate...
Will Carol be okay? Or will she need to work ‘til she’s 80?

Will Carol be okay? Or will she need to work ‘til she’s 80?

by Kaye Fallick | Feb 5, 2025 | Retirement Advice

It’s always fun catching up with Retirement Essentials’ adviser, Nicole Bell. She’s a great example of someone who loves what they do, probably because most days she helps people to achieve their retirement wish lists. Nicole is an avid swimmer, the mother of a 15 and...
Are you ruled by your heart or your head?

Are you ruled by your heart or your head?

by the Retirement Essentials Team | Feb 5, 2025 | Planning for Retirement

Later this week some of us will drown our loved ones in attention, flowers, chocolates and positive messages. Others will wonder why it’s so hard to get a booking at the local taverna on Friday night. Yes, it’s Valentines Day on the 14th and a big day in many...
Five common retirement questions and what to avoid

Five common retirement questions and what to avoid

by Amanda Hardy Lai | Feb 5, 2025 | Retirement Advice

Retirement planning often starts with a mix of fear and determination—the worry of getting it wrong and the drive to work things out. Many people reach out with similar concerns, unsure of their options or whether they’re making costly mistakes. The good news? Seeking...
Upsize, renovate or ‘family size’: Ways to increase your pension

Upsize, renovate or ‘family size’: Ways to increase your pension

by Amanda Hardy Lai | Jan 30, 2025 | Centrelink Age Pension

Over the holidays, did you host a family gathering and wonder ‘Do we really need a home this large when we only use all the rooms once a year?’. Or did you daydream about what your ideal retirement home could look like? Closer to the grandkids, easier to maintain, or...
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