News 23 February 2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 17, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 17, 2026, 8:56 PM EDT Super Access at 60: What’s Needed to Retire Early Without the Pension July 17, 2026, 8:41 PM EDT. Australians usually shoot for retirement at 67, when the Age Pension kicks in, but superannuation is available from 60. That leaves seven years to cover with no pension, so singles need anywhere from $1.1 million to $1.37 million saved, and couples $1.55 million to $1.93 million, depending on how portfolios are run. These savings targets are higher than older rules of thumb because of the pension gap.