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144. Are You On Track for Retirement? Benchmarks, Rules of Thumb, and Your Real Number
Episode Title: Are You On Track for Retirement? Benchmarks, Rules of Thumb, and Your Real Number
Episode Summary
If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, you’ve probably wondered: “Am I saving enough for retirement?” Maybe you’ve even Googled it and seen benchmarks like 3× your salary saved by 40, 6× by 50, or 10× by 60. But what do those numbers really mean — and do they apply to your life?
In this episode of The Fit Financial Podcast, we’re breaking down retirement readiness benchmarks, why common rules of thumb like the 4% Rule can be misleading, and how to create a retirement strategy that actually fits your lifestyle and goals.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
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Wrap-Up
Benchmarks are a helpful starting point — but your retirement plan has to be customized to you. This episode will help you understand the numbers, the pitfalls of relying only on rules of thumb, and the steps you can take now to feel confident about your financial future.
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By Amanda HanquistEpisode Title: Are You On Track for Retirement? Benchmarks, Rules of Thumb, and Your Real Number
Episode Summary
If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s, you’ve probably wondered: “Am I saving enough for retirement?” Maybe you’ve even Googled it and seen benchmarks like 3× your salary saved by 40, 6× by 50, or 10× by 60. But what do those numbers really mean — and do they apply to your life?
In this episode of The Fit Financial Podcast, we’re breaking down retirement readiness benchmarks, why common rules of thumb like the 4% Rule can be misleading, and how to create a retirement strategy that actually fits your lifestyle and goals.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Links Mentioned
Wrap-Up
Benchmarks are a helpful starting point — but your retirement plan has to be customized to you. This episode will help you understand the numbers, the pitfalls of relying only on rules of thumb, and the steps you can take now to feel confident about your financial future.