Retirement

Business & Economics

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Special Report

The evolution of retirement living

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows that living circumstances in retirement have changed over time, but social connections are generally strong

Business & Economics

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Special Report

Is this the golden age of retirement?

The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows we’re retiring later, but healthier and wealthier

Business & Economics

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Special Report

There’s still a gender gap in retirement

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows women retire slightly younger than men, with more caring responsibilities for grandchildren, and with much less superannuation

Business & Economics

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Special Report

Retirees have never been wealthier, except for those that aren’t

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey shows that many Australians die with significant wealth from home ownership and superannuation, but can this last?

Politics & Society

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Podcast

Why we shouldn’t fear old age

As many of us look forward to living a healthy life for longer, Martha Nussbaum and Saul Levmore say it’s time to think differently about ageing

Business & Economics

Australia’s generational wealth divide is biting

The 2017 HILDA Survey of Australians’ economic and social well-being shows that many young homeowners are struggling to pay down debt, if they can get into the market at all, putting in doubt the sustainability of the retirement system

Business & Economics

The challenge and opportunity of an ageing workforce

For the first time in history, we have four generations working together. We need to make the most of it.

Business & Economics

Is a comfortable retirement out of reach for the average Australian?

Federal government changes to the Age Pension assets test will reduce retirement incomes of a surprisingly large proportion of the Australian population.

Politics & Society

The case for removing judges’ retirement age

Federal judges must retire at 70. The time has come to reassess the use of compulsory retirement as society’s views on age continue to shift.