The golden age of the silver years?

More Australians than ever before are enjoying long, healthy, financially secure retirements, although the typical Australian is now retiring about five years later than they did in 2003.

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

Many Australian retirees have never been wealthier or healthier or had better living standards than they do now, but others are still being left behind.

Fewer friends, no time and less money

The latest Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey reveals worrying trends on a wide range of aspects of life in Australia, including household relationships, income, health and wellbeing.

The end of retirement?

The decision to retire is no longer driven purely by personal preference or age alone but increasingly shaped by policy, housing wealth, super balances and whether someone can afford to stop working.