What $6,500 a Month Really Looks Like in Retirement at 67

Quick Read Generating $6,500 monthly in retirement requires $1.1M to $1.3M in savings after accounting for Social Security’s $2,017 average benefit. High-yield stocks like Verizon delivered 6.77% yields but posted negative 5-year returns of -8.27%. Dividend Kings like Johnson & Johnson offer lower yields but provide inflation protection through consistent dividend growth and capital appreciation. Investors rethink ‘hands off’ investing and decide to start making real money Retiring at 67 with $6 ...