Americans now say they expect to need around $1.46 million to retire on their own terms, according to Northwestern Mutual.

Sources:

https://news.northwesternmutual.com/2026-04-01-Americans-Believe-They-Will-Need-1-46-Million-to-Retire-Comfortably,-Up-More-Than-15-Since-Last-Year,-According-to-Northwestern-Mutual-2026-Planning-Progress-Study

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