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- In New Zealand, 40% of pensioners depend solely on superannuation, struggling with rising living costs.
- A recent survey shows consumer financial perceptions among retirees are at their lowest since October 2023.
- In Ireland, average rent in Kilkenny has increased by 68% since the pandemic, with national rents now double pre-2008 levels.
- Middle-class aspirations are hindered by rising costs of living, as salaries lag behind inflation.
