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Dec 2024
33m 14s

Is $1,000,000 Enough? (By Age)

BRIAN PRESTON AND BO HANSON
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It seems to be pretty accepted that $1M is not enough to retire or reach Financial Independence for the majority of Americans- especially under the age of 55. When we talk about how much you save to reach $1M, we talk about it as a milestone on your path toward Financial Independence. So - is $1M enough for retirement?


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