To provide for a reasonable retirement, many pundits will tell you that you need a superannuation balance of $1m or more. Others believe such estimates are unhelpful and assert that you may need only a fraction of that amount to enjoy a long and comfortable retirement.

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In this episode, Gemma Dale interviews nab’s Head of Retirement Brian Long on why the $1million retirement balance is a myth and helps to answer questions such as:

How much you really need for a comfortable retirement lifestyle in dollar terms

Why you may need just $35,000 to fund your total retirement needs

What risks can derail your retirement plan and how to plan around them, and

What you can do to improve your prospects if you’d like a more aspirational lifestyle.

 

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