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• [New] Despite aiming for a comfortable retirement with a net worth exceeding £4.08 million ($5 million), Gen Xers are grappling with the reality of longer lifespans, which could significantly strain their retirement savings. International Business Times UK
• UK's potential mandate for pension funds to buy government bonds could lead to zero value, highlighting risks of government intervention in retirement savings. Dollar Collapse
• Retirement planning in 2025 will emphasize a holistic approach to wellness, addressing mental and emotional health alongside financial stability. UMA Technology
• By the end of 2025, 60% of Boomers will be eligible for Social Security, but nearly half plan to keep working and 35% are not sure they can retire. Mortgage News Daily
• While planning for retirement, many Australians make errors that reduce their financial potential. SF Advisory
• In the United States, the current technician shortage stands at 9% and could reach 20% by 2028, as half of today's technicians plan to retire in the next 10-15 years. Roland Berger GmbH
• By 2025, robo-advisors could incorporate specialized retirement planning tools that assess individual savings needs, project potential retirement income, and recommend suitable investment vehicles for retirement accounts. UMA Technology
• Robo-advisors in 2025 could employ advanced algorithms to perform real-time tax analyses to optimize asset placements, recommend the best account types for various investments, and suggest tax-efficient withdrawal strategies during retirement. UMA Technology
• 55% of people had undertaken no pension engagement activities at all in the past year, and a Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) Financial Wellbeing Survey shows not even half of working-age adults said they understood enough about pensions to plan for their retirement. GOV.UK
• The AEMO's Integrated System Plan expects 14 GW of the 23 GW current coal capacity in the NEM to be retired by 2030, while coal plant owners have so far announced the retirement of 8.4 GW. IEA
• Three in four Australians aged 60+ believe better financial education would improve their happiness, but half say they do not have the resources to plan for retirement. SMSF Adviser
• Through the flexible implementation of share buybacks and treasury stock retirements, Hyundai E & C aims to increase the total shareholder return ratio to over 25% by 2027, underscoring its shareholder-friendly approach and turning growth into tangible shareholder benefits. MarketScreener
• The Government of India plans to utilise SMRs to repurpose retiring thermal power plants and captive power plants. IASPOINT
• As China moves into 2025, further reforms are expected in areas such as illness and disability benefits under the basic pension system, flexible retirement options, and updates to public holiday policies. China Briefing News
• The reform package included in House Bill 1 will slow the growth of liabilities in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi and expand the portability of benefits for future workers. Magnolia Tribune
• With Australians living longer than ever, income planning has become more important than simply ensuring financial security; it's about preserving your lifestyle, managing risks, and achieving your retirement aspirations. Lighthouse Financial Group
• The next-largest retirement comes from the TVA's Allen power plant in Tennessee, where TVA plans to shut down its 20-unit combustion turbine site totaling 427 MW. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• The majority of people retiring in the next 20 years will probably be secure, with their pensions reflecting a time of better economic conditions. University of Cambridge
• The contribution limit for the Registered Retirement Savings Plan will increase to $32,490 in 2025, up from $31,560 in 2024, providing Canadians with more opportunities for tax-deferred retirement savings. TCFFCA Magazine
• Trustees have a pivotal role to play in improving retirement outcomes for their members, with approximately three million Australians expected to join the six million already eligible to access their superannuation savings over the coming decade. YourLifeChoices
• Last year, the Georgia Public Service Commission approved a power purchase deal between Georgia Power and its sister company Mississippi Power that will keep a Mississippi coal plant open beyond its planned retirement date. circ - News that navigates the exciting shift toward a
• The cost of living adjustment brings good news for Social Security beneficiaries in the United States, as an unprecedented increase in retirement payments will be implemented in 2025. Tododisca EN
• Despite a 9.3% decline in 2023, life insurance is projected to recover with a modest 0.5% growth in 2024, as more South Koreans seek health and annuity plans for financial security in retirement. Insurance Business

Last updated: 24 June 2025