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This is how much the average employed baby boomer has saved for retirement. How do you stack up?

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One asset will surge 400% in a year
80% confidence
51% of Americans think it's 'somewhat or very likely' they will outlive their savings
80% confidence
One asset will surge 400% in a year
80% confidence
The average 'magic number' Americans say they will need for retirement is $1.26 million
80% confidence
The average 'magic number' Americans say they will need for retirement is $1.26 million
80% confidence
7-step plan works every single time to kill debt and get rich, and anyone can do it
80% confidence
One asset will surge 400% in a year
80% confidence
Nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake
80% confidence
8 solid, repeatable money rules 'works every single time' to kill debt and get rich, and 'anyone' can do it
80% confidence
Individuals should have 2x their salary saved by age 35, 4x by 45, and 7x by 55
80% confidence
Investors should invest 15% of pretax income into a diversified portfolio focused on growth and income
80% confidence
51% of Americans think it's somewhat or very likely they will outlive their savings
80% confidence
Nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake
80% confidence
51% of Americans think it's 'somewhat or very likely' they will outlive their savings
80% confidence
Cash-on-cash yields average between 10 to 12% annually
80% confidence
The average magic number Americans say they will need for retirement is $1.26 million
80% confidence
51% of Americans think it's 'somewhat or very likely' they will outlive their savings
80% confidence
7-step debt elimination plan 'works every single time' to kill debt and get rich, and 'anyone' can do it
80% confidence
Nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake
80% confidence
Median-income individuals are expected to experience an annual spending shortfall of $5,000, or 13% of their overall spending needs, in retirement
80% confidence
Median-income individuals are expected to experience an annual spending shortfall of $5,000, or 13% of their overall spending needs, in retirement
80% confidence
8-step plan 'works every single time' to build wealth
80% confidence
Median-income individuals are expected to experience an annual spending shortfall of $5,000, or 13% of their overall spending needs, in retirement
80% confidence
Investors should invest 15% of pretax income into a diversified portfolio focused on growth and income
80% confidence
Having 2x your salary by age 35, 4x by 45 and 7x by 55 are recommended retirement milestones
80% confidence
Only the top 30% of income-earning baby boomers are ready for retirement
80% confidence
Only the top 30% of income-earning baby boomers are ready for retirement
80% confidence
Median-income individuals are expected to experience an annual spending shortfall of $5,000, or 13% of their overall spending needs, in retirement
80% confidence
Investors should have 2x their salary saved by age 35, 4x by 45, and 7x by 55
80% confidence
Only the top 30% of income-earning baby boomers are ready for retirement
80% confidence