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Retirees in paid-off homes struggle with rising costs

Otago Daily TimesNZ HeraldRNZStuffMonday 25 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Financial mentors report that retirees are facing cost of living pressures despite having no mortgage. Increasing rates and insurance costs are contributing to these financial difficulties, according to an RNZ survey.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Mon 25 Aug 2025, 8:40am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Costs mount in paid-off homes leaving retirees struggling: survey (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Retirees struggle as cost of living in even a paid-off house mounts (opens in new tab)

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