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Why a Smaller 401(k) at 62 Can Beat a Bigger One at 73
Original: Why a $900,000 401(k) Is Worth More to a Retiree at 62 Than a $1.2 Million 401(k) at 73
Financial commentators are highlighting a counterintuitive point about retirement savings: a retiree with $900,000 in a 401(k) at age 62 can end up better off than someone with $1.2 million at 73. The argument is that earlier retirement means more years to draw on the money, lower required withdrawals, and greater flexibility, while later savers face a shorter retirement horizon and fewer years to use their savings.
Why now: Retirement timing and how much savings is truly 'enough' are persistent concerns for aging workers, making this comparison resonate.
Evidence
- Why a $900,000 401(k) Is Worth More to a Retiree at 62 Than a $1.2 Million 401(k) at 73 · 24/7 Wall St.
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