This is how much the average employed baby boomer has saved for retirement. How do you stack up?
Why it matters
A recent survey suggests that the average employed baby boomer has not saved enough for retirement, with an estimated average savings of an unspecified amount, falling short of the $1.26 million 'magic number' Americans consider necessary for retirement.
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Original source
The average “magic number” Americans say they will need for retirement is $1.26 million
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on January 1, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.