$1.46 Million—or Bust? The Truth About Retirement Anxiety
According to the 2026 Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress Study, Americans believe they need to have accumulated $1.46 million to retire comfortably. But the reality is far bleaker: the average household of couples in their high 50s doesn't even have $250,000 saved up for their retirement.
Midlifers are... well, midway through their life journey. Retirement savings is critical, but not always top of mind. That's a problem. Investing early builds compounding interest that pays dividents later in life.
The good news: there's always something you can do to improve your situation. This week…
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