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How Much Do You Need to Retire? The $1.46M Target Trap Explained


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Think $1,000,000 is enough to retire comfortably? Think again. In this episode of The Red, White and Green, Ted Jenkin and Southside Steve Rickman reveal why the average retirement savings target has skyrocketed to $1.46 Million, and how inflation threatens to push that number toward $2 Million.


NEWS YOU CAN USE

Ted breaks down the latest study showing the average American now needs $1.46 million to retire comfortably, up 16% in a single year. We calculate real-world gross income using the 4% and 5% withdrawal rules to reveal why $100K a year pre-tax isn't keeping up with inflation, plus 3 non-negotiable steps to protect your retirement fund.


THEY DIDN’T TEACH YOU THIS

Are store warranties stealing your hard-earned cash? Ted exposes how retailers manipulate buyers at the register with high-margin add-ons, delivery markups, and sneaky exclusion clauses.


THE GREEN ROOM

Former mortgage banker turned entrepreneur Jordan Zwart stops by the Green Room with Steve to break down his company, Surprise-Flowers.com. Jordan shares how leveraging Claude AI allowed him to build the tech backend for a recurring subscription business without hiring developers or opening a physical store.


MONEY HACKS: GET THE GREEN

Dynamic flight pricing exposed and the ultimate credit score dating test. Ted explains why airlines charge you more based on your device and zip code, while Steve shares his unvarnished rule on why financial compatibility matters more than looks.


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// ABOUT TED JENKIN //

Ted is a serial entrepreneur and media personality featured on Fox Business, CNN, and HLN. He specializes in wealth management for Gen X and Gen Y business owners and helps founders navigate eight-figure exits.


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