You may know how much is sitting in your super. But do you know whether it is enough to retire when you want to?

Could you stop work at 60? Would your money last? Or could you already have more options than you realise?

In this Financial Autonomy Essential, Paul explains how to assess whether you are on track for retirement and what the answer could mean for the years ahead.

Because being on track is not only about having enough money. It could mean retiring earlier, reducing your working hours or spending more while you are healthy enough to enjoy it.

Inside this episode:

• How to work out whether you can retire when you want to

• Why a healthy super balance does not always mean you are on track

• The signs you may be able to retire earlier or cut back your hours

• What you can still change if your current plan falls short

• Why playing it too safe with your super could work against you

NOTE: This episode was originally recorded in 2024. Any contribution limits, tax rules, pension thresholds or other figures mentioned reflect the rules in place at the time of recording and may have changed.

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