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RetirePro Daily Brief · September 4, 2026
Inflation and income needs 20 years out
Inflation at just 3% a year adds up. Over 20 years, the cost of living rises by about 81%. If you expect to spend $50,000 annually when you retire, that same lifestyle will require around $90,500 per year two decades later.
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