It’s time to confront some hard truths – retiring looks difficult and unaffordable for many Australians right now.

The 2024 Brighter Super & Investment Trends Retirement Income Report came out this week, and it paints a sobering picture: retirement preparedness is at its lowest point in a decade.

The gap between expected and needed retirement income has widened, and it’s super funds who need to step up.Credit: Simon Letch

Almost half of pre-retirees feel unprepared, and the gap between expected and needed retirement........

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