Enough talk: why the pension spending conversation is heating up

Enough talk: why the pension spending conversation is heating up
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David Chaplin
Research released by the Retirement Commission late in 2024 confirms the previous two inflation-riddled years have been particularly tough for pensioners.“For people on low incomes, completely reliant on NZ Super, the change in economic situation over the past two years has meant more than just tightening the belt, moving instead into day-to-day survival,” the commission reports.Yet despite a net 26% (37% down, 11% up) of retired New Zealanders feeling worse off last year compared to a similar Retirement Commission poll carried out...

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