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Labouring more for retirement adequacy

Women live longer than men and they need to stretch their retirement savings even more. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
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Conversations around retirement adequacy have acquired new urgency in recent years as communities age and the higher costs of living take their toll around the world.

This discourse is healthy. It urges individuals to question assumptions about their financial needs and evaluate whether they are equipped to meet their retirement goals.

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