Is $2 Million Sufficient for Retirement? Experts Share Their Insights

Key Takeaways Comfort in retirement depends on factors like your lifestyle, the cost of living, and how long you’ll need your money to last. The age at which you retire impacts how long your savings need to last and how much income you’ll need each year. In 2025, BlackRock, the asset manager, surveyed Americans to see how much they thought they needed to retire comfortably. The average was $2.09 million. "That's a lot," BlackRock CEO Larry Fink wrote. "More than I was expecting. And almost no one is ...