Americans' Retirement Comfort Goals Exceed $1.5 Million, Northwestern Mutual Study Reports
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 13:00
Northwestern Mutual 2024 Planning & Progress Study: $1.46 Million Retirement Goal
Americans, as per the study, now deem $1.46 million necessary for comfortable retirement. This marks a significant 15% annual surge and a massive 53% increase since 2020.
Key Findings:
- 15% Increment: The 'magic number' for retirement has exceeded the inflation rate growth.
- 53% Surge Since 2020: Americans’ retirement comfort expectations have seen a substantial rise over the past few years.
- Shortfall in Savings: However, despite the increasing perceptions, actual retirement savings remain insufficient.
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