Retirement: How Much Do You Need to Avoid Mistakes

Published 18 June 2026

How much money do you need to retire? Most Australians are asking the wrong question and making mistakes with their superannuation and retirement planning. In this episode, Dale Gillham challenges the biggest retirement myths, explores how much money you really need to retire comfortably, and explains why financial freedom, purpose and income-producing assets matter far more than a retirement number. Learn the retirement planning mistakes Australians make and discover how to build lasting wealth for the next stage of life.

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