Half of Australians Near Retirement Fear Running Out of Cash

MarketsHalf of Australians Near Retirement Fear Running Out of CashFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Joe Flynn and Amy BainbridgeApril 13, 2026 at 1:36 AM UTCBookmarkSaveAlmost half of Australians approaching retirement fear running out of money and lack confidence managing their finances once they stop working, according to new research from the corporate regulator. With about 2.5 million Australians set to retire in the next decade, 48% of people surveyed aged 50 to 66 said they were worried about outliving their savings, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission research found. Only a third said they were confident of being financially comfortable in retirement.