The rise of 'un-retirement' highlights a failing safety net for the elderly.

Pensioners face 'un-retirement' as cost of living bites

Australian pensioners are struggling to survive on $630 fortnightly payments as inflation forces many into a state of 'un-retirement.' This shift requires retirees to return to the workforce to cover basic living costs like food and utilities. Financial experts warn this trend is isolating vulnerable seniors and diminishing their quality of life as costs continue to outpace indexation.

Source: Pensioners face 'un-retirement' as cost of living bites — Yahoo Finance Australia

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