Americans think they’ll need $5,094 a month to live comfortably in retirement. Here’s how far off they are from reality.

MarketWatch · Andrew Shilling · 2026-10-21 11:06 UTC

From hidden healthcare costs to Social Security decisions, financial pros break down blind spots in retirement planning

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Americans think they’ll need $5,094 a month to live comfortably in retirement. Here’s how far off they are from reality.

From hidden healthcare costs to Social Security decisions, financial pros break down blind spots in retirement planning

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