For generations, becoming a millionaire was the ultimate financial milestone. It represented success, security and – perhaps most importantly – the promise of…
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Fark $1m?! I'd need double that just to afford a pie and a can of V these days. Get stuffed.
Honestly with house prices and inflation the way they are I don't think $1m cuts it anymore... maybe for boomers but not for us.
Exactly! My folks bought a house for $80k back in the day. Different world now.
Lol this is such a load of rubbish. My grandparents retired on way less and they're fine. It's about managing your money not just having a big number.
cope. Tell that to anyone under 40 trying to save.
for you to say when you're probably retired already 😂
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Yeah nah $1m might as well be Monopoly money at this point. You'd be eating 2-minute noodles every night.
I've got $1.2m saved and still don't feel comfortable. The cost of living here is absolutely cooked.
As someone in the industry, I can tell you the real target should be $1.5-2m if you want any sort of lifestyle in retirement. This article is delusional.
about right. These articles are written by people who haven't been grocery shopping in years.
All this talk about numbers... honestly just enjoy life while you can. You might not make it to retirement! 😅
but you still need to plan a bit. Can't wing it entirely.
ffs if I hear one more expert tell me what I need I'll scream. Just let me eat my pie in peace.
better than listening to some tradie whinge about pie prices mate.
