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Leo Caprile reveals his pension amount after retirement: 'It's enough for gas'
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Leo Caprile reveals his pension amount after retirement: 'It's enough for gas'

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Chilean TV host Leo Caprile revealed he receives a pension of approximately $400,000 Chilean pesos after retiring this year.
  • Caprile, who began contributing to pension funds when AFP systems were first introduced, expressed irony about the amount, stating it's barely enough for gasoline.
  • Despite the low pension, Caprile remains financially secure due to his savings and a debt-free lifestyle, owning his home outright.

Chilean television host Leo Caprile has openly discussed his retirement pension, revealing a monthly income of around $400,000 Chilean pesos (approximately $430 USD). Caprile, who began contributing to pension funds early in his career, expressed a sense of irony about the amount, joking that it's barely enough to cover gasoline costs.

He explained that while he contributed for the first ten years of his work in radio, his transition to television complicated his pension contributions, requiring him to use a "fake company" to issue invoices. This situation led to a pension that he described as "wonderful" with a touch of sarcasm.

Fellow entertainers present during the discussion, including Rodrigo Gonzรกlez and Gigi Martin, shared their own pension amounts, with Martin receiving $144,000 Chilean pesos due to later contributions. Despite the modest pension, Caprile emphasized his financial stability, stating he owes no one money and has his home fully paid off. He concluded that he lives comfortably and as he wishes, thanks to his savings and prudent financial management over the years.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.