This $1.5M retirement plan fails miserably using real numbers — how big does you

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In 2026, Americans think the "magic number" for a comfortable retirement is $1.46 million. That's according to the 2026 Northwestern Mutual 2026 Planning & Progress Study (1), which surveyed 4,375 U.S. adults about their retirement plans.

But is that figure really enough to achieve a comfortable retirement?

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The harsh reality is that even this seemingly lofty goal is still insufficient when coupled with other real-world data. Here's a closer look at why $1.5 million may not be enough and what your nest egg should actually be.

While $1.5 million sounds like a sizable amount of money to live on, the reality is that there are several other factors that determine if it's enough for retirement.

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