How big a nest egg will you need for retirement? Well, the answer will be different for different people, with much depending on where you live, your expenses and spending habits, your health, and your expected longevity. When thinking about how much to save for retirement, many people shoot for a million dollars.

So let's take a look at how you might amass a million bucks. Let's also assume that you already have a head start, with, say, $100,000 socked away.

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