'Golden roomies': A different kind of retirement


The right buddies: For many Millennials who are single or married but childless, retiring with their friends may be the most feasible and hopeful plan. — Photos: 123rf

AS those in their 30s and 40s (also known as Millennials) look further ahead, retirement planning has become more than just saving enough money. Increasingly, it is about deciding who will care for them, where they will live, and what kind of community they hope to grow old in.

For generations, the expectation in Malaysia was that ageing parents would eventually live with their children, with women often taking on the role of primary caregiver for both older relatives and young children. However, this arrangement is becoming less sustainable.

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