Here's an amazing fact: 800 Australians will retire every day over the next decade. Many of them can expect to enjoy long and fulfilling lives, potentially well into their 90s – a welcome reward for the decades they spent in the workforce.
The catch is that while retirement is meant to be a time of relaxation, two out of three Australians worry that they won't have enough money to enjoy a decent lifestyle.
But Jacki Ellis, head of retirement at Aware Super, says five simple steps can supercharge our super balances and allow more people to head into retirement with optimism and confidence.
1. Understand how much you need
It's easy to be unsure or confused about how much super you need to enjoy a quality retirement. Many figures
