Friends With Money #272: The retirement revolution
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Retirement is changing fast, and for many Australians the idea of simply stopping work at 65 no longer reflects reality.
So what does modern retirement look like, and how much money do you really need to be comfortable?
On this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Vanessa Walker is joined by journalist and author Nina Hendy to discuss the new retirement landscape, the rise of FORO (fear of running out), and the practical steps Australians can take to build financial confidence in later life.
Episode timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the retirement revolution
00:41 Why retirement is becoming more flexible
02:15 Why Australians worry about retirement but don't take action
04:00 How much money do you really need to retire?
06:12 Understanding the fear of running out (FORO)
07:42 New retirement income products and lifetime income solutions
09:30 Longevity and the challenge of longer retirements
10:07 How cost-of-living pressures are affecting retirement planning
11:15 The most important retirement lessons for Australians
13:21 Final takeaways and practical retirement tips
14:30 Conclusion
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