16 Nov 2021

Retirement requires $800k savings, new report suggests

From Checkpoint, 6:16 pm on 16 November 2021

If you're planning on retiring with a little cash to spare to enjoy the finer things in life, a new report suggests you'll need a fat savings account.

Massey University researchers say the average couple will need to top up their superannuation by more than $800,000 to secure a comfortable city retirement.

Another researcher says women and those impacted by Covid-19, may have to settle for less than their dream lifestyle or even what they've been enjoying as a middle income earner.

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