While the growth in the projected pool of superannuation savings is impressive, it belies the harsh reality facing those not far off retirement. Increasing life spans, the effect of the GFC on superannuation accounts and the fact that the superannuation guarantee started only in 1992 is leaving older workers underfunded.
And most of those retiring in the next 20 years will not have the lifestyle in retirement they are seeking. They will have to work for longer and increase contributions to their super if they are to afford a comfortable retirement.
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