To live comfortably in retirement after you stop working, how much money do you really need? This is one of the most important questions you’ll ever ask yourself. The answer is changing in 2025 due to shifting inflation patterns, cost-of-living changes, and uncertainty surrounding income sources such as Social Security.
In surveys, Americans now say they need about $1.26 million to retire comfortably, down from $1.46 million a year ago.
