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Superannuation funds are getting larger, so how do we spend it?

Published 20 January 2025, 6:56 am
Superannuation funds have continued to get larger, with the median growth fund seeing returns of more than 11% in 2024. Researchers at Chant West say that's better than the longer term 7-year average at 6.9%. While schemes like the Superannuation Guarantee make it easier to accumulate retirement savings, spending those savings is another thing.
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