Don't Get Too Hung Up on a Retirement Savings Number. There's tons of advice about how big your nest egg should be for retirement but focusing too much on a single figure can lead to complacency.

Even retirement experts often disagree on the “right” number for retirement withdrawals. ... If returns over the next 30 years end up being a bit lower than in the past, ...

5 Ways to Ramp Up Retirement Savings Post-30 These scenarios show just how important it is to start saving in your 20s. But let’s say you’ve hit the big 3-0, with a paltry nest egg to show for it.

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“This is fascinating. These numbers are sky-high,” she said on the daily podcast. “We didn't really understand the number of people that were being offered early retirement.