The Most Important Retirement Table You'll Ever See
Social Security only pays the average recipient today about $1,559 a month, so you'll need income on top of that if you want to enjoy your retirement and manage to cover your bills with ease. That's where your savings come in.
Now the reality is that some people can get by nicely in retirement with several hundred thousand dollars in savings, while for others, it can take a $1 million nest egg or more. But no matter what savings goal you set for yourself, there's one important step to take on the road to building wealth -- start early.
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