Retirement Reality Check: Savings Drop as Goal Jumps

from Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski · host Finance, Investing, & Markets

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured A growing number of Americans are cutting back on 401(k) contributions just as the cost of retirement surges. With the “magic number” for a comfortable retirement climbing to $1.46 million, this episode explores the financial squeeze facing workers, why savings are falling behind, and the tough choices many must make to stay on track in today’s economy.

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