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How much will I spend in retirement?

How much will I spend in retirement?

As retirement beckons, it’s time to do some detailed planning.

Many people look at their super account balance and worry that they don’t have enough super to retire, but unless you do the maths there is no way of knowing.

The best way to decide whether you can afford to stop working sooner rather than later is to work out how much you are likely to spend in retirement.

If the numbers don’t add up, there are some simple steps you can take to close the gap.

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