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Joel Lim

How Much You’d Need To Retire in 1965 vs. 2025 — the Numbers Will Shock You

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Retiring comfortably in 1965 was a lot different from retiring today. And by different, we mean a lot less expensive, like buying a house on one salary, or buying pretty much anything on only one salary. 

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