How Long Will $1M Last in Retirement?

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Many people hope to retire with $1M in savings, but how long will it really last?

The answer can depend on some important factors such as your retirement age, life expectancy, and the kind of lifestyle you plan to live. Find out a few additional factors to consider as well as 3 hypothetical examples of how long $1M could last in retirement.

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Sources:

1. "Journal of Retirement Study Winter" (2020). The projections or other information regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual investment results, and are not guarantees of your future results. Please follow the link to see the methodologies employed in the Journal of Retirement study.