A high-paying job and homeownership are two big milestones that many people strive toward, but setting unrealistic expectations can make the journey feel discouraging. Most people expect to land their dream job at 29 and buy a house at 30, according to a recent Empower study.
Survey respondents also expected to earn six figures at 35, become debt-free at 41, and retire at 58. It's good to have ambitious goals, but most people are falling short of these benchmarks. It's good to know that, because you can choose to adjust your goals or adjust the effort you're putting in toward your goals.
