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Retirement Reality Check Shows $1 Million Delivers a Modest Monthly Income

A spending-first plan clarifies that sustainable income, not a headline balance, determines retirement readiness.

401(k) Balances Set Records in 2025 as Hardship Withdrawals Also Hit New High