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RetirePro Daily Brief · October 6, 2026

Why a 401k balance alone is not enough

Your 401(k) shows only part of what you have saved. Net worth minus the value of the house you still live in gives a clearer view of assets you can use, because most people keep their home through retirement. Focus on that adjusted number when you check progress toward your goals.

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