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Retirement trends: Migration shifts and nest egg longevity
Retirement planning and regional cost-of-living trends are shaping migration and savings strategies. Data from MoneyLion indicates that a $1.2 million nest egg lasts significantly longer in states like Oklahoma and Alabama compared to New Jersey, where it is projected to last approximately 24.69 years with Social Security.
Due to these economic factors, migration patterns are shifting. Census Bureau data shows that in 2024, more residents left New Jersey for Pennsylvania (38,500) than for Florida (22,600), as Pennsylvania offers a longer-lasting retirement fund for the same amount of savings.
Financial experts suggest that retirement readiness should be measured by income milestones rather than a flat savings goal. Recommended benchmarks include having three times your annual salary saved by age 40 and 10 to 12 times by age 65. Additionally, the 4% withdrawal rule is cited as a method to ensure savings last for several decades.
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Barry Bigelow · Beechwood Organization · MoneyLion · New Jersey · Pennsylvania
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A $1.2 million nest egg lasts 24.69 years in New Jersey with Social Security and 16.44 years without it. wpst.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Financial expert Barry Bigelow recommends having 10 to 12 times your annual salary saved by age 65. www.wdio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 4% withdrawal rule suggests covering expenses by withdrawing 4% of retirement savings in the first year. www.wdio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In 2024, 38,500 people moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania. wpst.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Oklahoma, a $1.2 million nest egg lasts 44.59 years with Social Security. wpst.com