by LincolnWA | Jul 16, 2026 | Centrelink & Age Pension
67 is the age most Australians actually retire around, because it’s when the Age Pension kicks in to support whatever your super doesn’t cover. But getting there smoothly isn’t just a matter of waiting for your birthday — the year or two before...
by LincolnWA | Jul 16, 2026 | Centrelink & Age Pension
If you’re approaching retirement, one question comes up more than any other: “how much can I have in assets and still get the Age Pension?” This guide answers that in plain English, using the current 2026 thresholds, with no jargon left unexplained....
by LincolnWA | Jul 15, 2026 | Centrelink & Age Pension
This guide covers one thing only: how to apply for the Age Pension — not eligibility rules, not the assets test, and not how much you’ll actually receive. Just the exact steps to lodge a correct claim with Services Australia the first time, plus the documents,...
by LincolnWA | Jul 14, 2026 | Centrelink & Age Pension
From 20 March 2026, the maximum Age Pension 2026 rate is $1,200.90/fortnight ($31,223/year) for a single person and $905.20/fortnight each ($47,070/year combined) for a couple. These Age Pension rates 2026 apply until the next indexation on 20 September 2026. Your...
by LincolnWA | Jul 1, 2026 | Centrelink & Age Pension
If your total assessable assets (excluding your home) are above $333,000 as a single homeowner or $499,000 as a homeowner couple, your Age Pension will already be reducing under the assets test as of 1 July 2026. Above $733,500 (single) or $1,102,500 (couple,...
