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Cost of Living Retirement

Australia Retirement Shock: Why You Now Need $730,000 to Retire Comfortably in 2026

For many Australians nearing retirement, the expectation has always been simple: work hard, build your super, and enjoy a comfortable life after 65. But

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Michael Hays

March 23, 2026

$730,000 Retirement Target for Couples – The New ‘Comfortable Life’ Benchmark Revealed

$730,000 Retirement Target for Couples – The New ‘Comfortable Life’ Benchmark Revealed

For many Australian couples approaching retirement, a simple question keeps coming up: How much is enough? For David and Helen, both in their

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Michael Hays

March 22, 2026

Australia’s Pension Age Debate Returns — Could the Retirement Age Rise Again?

Australia’s Pension Age Debate Returns — Could the Retirement Age Rise Again?

When 63-year-old warehouse worker Tony Mitchell began planning his retirement, he assumed he would qualify for the Age Pension at 67. But recent

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Michael Hays

March 21, 2026

Why Retirees Now Need $630,000 — The Shocking New Retirement Target for Australians

Why Retirees Now Need $630,000 — The Shocking New Retirement Target for Australians

When 65-year-old soon-to-retire accountant Peter Lawson reviewed his superannuation balance in 2026, he felt confident. After decades of saving, he had just over

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Michael Hays

March 20, 2026

Cost-of-Living Crisis: Why Retirees Now Need $730,000 to Retire Comfortably in Australia

Cost-of-Living Crisis: Why Retirees Now Need $730,000 to Retire Comfortably in Australia

For many Australians approaching retirement, the financial target required to live comfortably has increased significantly. According to updated retirement benchmarks, couples may now

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Michael Hays

March 5, 2026

Retirement Shock: Aussies Now Need $630,000 to Retire Comfortably in 2026

Retirement Shock: Aussies Now Need $630,000 to Retire Comfortably in 2026

For many Australians approaching retirement, the financial goalposts have shifted again. Rising living costs, healthcare expenses and longer life expectancy mean couples are

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Acacia Charman

February 25, 2026

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