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Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... happiness remains strong, with this year's index (69.5) climbing a little higher since last year (68.9). But the rising cost of living continues to impact lifestyle, financial security, and confidence in whether money will last. The top priority for ...

Albanese stresses importance of 'economic sovereignty'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... plan and build for this stronger, more resilient future, our number one priority remains helping people with the cost of living. That is the balance we will strike in next month's Budget. It is our government's most important Budget to date - ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... make it worse," he said. "We recognise people are still under pressure, which is why we're rolling out responsible cost of living relief and taking action to shore up fuel supply and ensure Australians are getting a fair go at the bowser." Chalmers said ...

A comfortable retirement now costs more than ever

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... $100,000 for both groups. ASFA attributed the rise to the Age Pension not being able to keep pace with retirees' cost of living. "Retirees' living costs have risen, and support from the Age Pension has not kept pace with this rise. This means ...

IMF tells Chalmers to curb spending

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... far from over because people are still under pressure. That's why our economic plan is all about helping with the cost of living at the same time as we modernise Australia's economy to boost living standards. "The best defence against global volatility ...

Feature: Retirement | Rewarding risk

LACHLAN COLQUHOUN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... you talk to retirees, they don't think so much about longevity or market risk, 90% plus are worried about the cost of living. "They are thinking about what they are spending today and if they are going to be able to afford it tomorrow." The IRIS ...

Feature: Group insurance | Cold comfort

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... other causes of claim grew by about 20%. Drivers include greater awareness of insurance inside super, the rising cost of living, understanding and acceptance of mental health conditions, the insurer said. Still, research by Rainmaker Information found ...

Australian economy in 'very good place': RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
... of the index - fell to 2.7% over the year to June 2025. Headline inflation, which has been affected by temporary cost of living relief measures, was 2.1% over the year. "So, I think we're in a very good position." Bullock said recent interest rate ...

Australia maintains global retirement security ranking: Natixis

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... "Still, it's concerning that Australians are fearful for their stability in retirement. Pressures from inflation, the cost of living and higher interest rates are undeniably crunching retirees' wallets and increasing uncertainty on how much they can ...

Retirement lifestyle costs continue to rise: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
... guarantee to 12% on July 1 will prove to be an "important boost" for Australians' retirement security. "While cost of living increases can make the future feel uncertain, the good news is that superannuation is working well for more Australians every ...