by James Coyle | Apr 22, 2022 | Centrelink Age Pension, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Are retirees doing it tougher? As you are well aware, Election 2022 is underway. Claims, counter claims, promises and allegations are flying thick and fast. And during the past two weeks we have seen two older men (Ray from Newcastle and Fred from the Hunter Valley)...
by James Coyle | Apr 14, 2022 | Centrelink Age Pension, Planning for Retirement, Retirement Income
And why is it critical to know how long you will live? Back in 1908 when the Age Pension was first introduced in the Australian Federal Parliament there were two striking features. It was for men only. And the life expectancy of men who would receive this benefit at...
by James Coyle | Apr 14, 2022 | Centrelink Age Pension, Retirement Income
So why are older Australians penalised for earning more? Current economic data confirms that Australia now has too few workers for jobs that urgently need to be done. With unemployment hovering around 4% and predicted to tighten further there are now jobs available...
by James Coyle | Apr 14, 2022 | Centrelink Age Pension, Retirement Income
Is a secure income stream achievable? While there are many headlines promising to help you to ‘retire rich’, most Retirement Essentials members have different expectations. The majority tell us that ‘rich’ isn’t a believable goal. They simply wish to maintain a secure...
by James Coyle | Apr 11, 2022 | Centrelink Age Pension
Simple sums that share the rules The Retirement Essentials advice team is currently handling a lot of questions about Age Pension eligibility and the gifting of money or possessions to family members. At one level, the rules are fairly straightforward. But it is the...
