How to Make Your Super Last in Retirement: 8 Costly Mistakes to Avoid

How to Make Your Super Last in Retirement: 8 Costly Mistakes to Avoid

Retirement isn't just about reaching a magic superannuation number.

It's about making sure your money lasts for the lifestyle you want to live.

After more than 20 years as a financial planner, I've seen that many Australians focus on the obvious retirement risks—like market crashes or inflation—but often overlook the hidden traps that quietly erode wealth over time.

In this episode of SugarMamma's Fireplay, I share the eight biggest retirement mistakes I see, along with practical strategies to help you build greater confidence, flexibility and financial security for the decades ahead.

Whether you're planning to retire in five years or twenty-five years, this episode will help you make smarter decisions today for a more comfortable tomorrow.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why your retirement lifestyle matters more than your super balance

• How inflation quietly reduces your purchasing power over time

• Why being too conservative with your investments can become a hidden risk

• What Sequence of Returns Risk is—and why it can significantly impact your retirement income

• How to prepare financially for a longer life expectancy