Retire Comfortably: Here’s The New Magic Number You Need

How much money will you need to retire comfortably? Unfortunately, the number keeps going up. Americans believe the “magic number” to retire comfortably in 2026 is $1.46 million, up $200,000 from last year, according to Northwestern Mutual’s 2026 Planning & Progress Study released April 1. Why do 401(k) and IRA savers suddenly think they’ll need to amass a much bigger…