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How to measure the financial impact of delaying retirement

Kate CrawfordKate Crawford

If you’re thinking of retiring soon you might be wondering about the difference a few extra years in the workforce could make. Should you stick it out a bit longer, or focus on saving as much as possible now and plan to stop work sooner?

Timing your retirement is not a simple decision, so read on to discover the factors you may need to think about.

Benefits of delaying retirement

The downside of putting off retirement is clear – you spend longer working, and less time enjoying your retirement! Even so, there are some good reasons working longer might be worth considering.

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About the author

Kate Crawford
Kate Crawford
Kate has worked in the superannuation sector since 2003. Her experience ranges from customer service to financial advice, member education, complaints management, trustee services, and learning and development. She currently develops content and facilitates learning sessions for super professionals with the Association of Superannuation Funds (ASFA) as well as writing for SuperGuide.
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