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Retirement lifestyle costs continue to rise: ASFA

BY MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025 12:02PM

According to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia's (ASFA) quarterly Retirement Standard, most couples around 65 wishing to live a comfortable lifestyle in retirement would need $75,319 per year.

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