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AMP survey shows Australia retirement confidence stuck near 52% as 58% fear running out of money

PUBT·09/02/2026 00:06:32
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AMP survey shows Australia retirement confidence stuck near 52% as 58% fear running out of money
  • AMP’s 2026 Retirement Confidence Pulse put retirement confidence at 52%, up from 50% in 2025.
  • Running-out-of-money fears stayed elevated, with 58% worried; only 28% of worriers felt confident versus 84% of others.
  • Older Australians showed the widest gap: 22% confidence among worriers aged 65+ versus 93% among non-worriers.
  • Cost-of-living pressure dominated: 75% cited inflation concerns; 47% ranked cost of living as the biggest threat.
  • Demand for lifetime income signals product opportunity: 84% said an income for life would boost confidence to spend.


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