Reading through an online discussion about reaching the $100k milestone in superannuation brought back vivid memories of hitting that target myself a few years back. The excitement and sense of achievement expressed by the original poster - a 32-year-old celebrating this financial milestone - resonated deeply with many others, myself included.

The psychological impact of reaching six figures in your retirement savings is fascinating. Sure, mathematically speaking, there’s no real difference between $99,800 and $100,000, but our brains are wired to appreciate these round-number milestones. It’s like watching your car’s odometer tick over to 100,000 kilometers - somehow more satisfying than 99,999.