# #185 - Young Aussies Are Walking into a Retirement Trap

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Podcast: [Crypto Collective](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crypto-collective-6842291)
Published: 2026-06-09T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://crypto-collective.captivate.fm
Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/64cbfeb3-a1af-4b12-bd6c-88067efa65c6.mp3
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## Resource

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