Single, married, divorced, raising kids, caring for parents — life is complicated and standard benchmarks ignore all of it. Here’s how to think about net worth when your situation doesn’t fit a spreadsheet.
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Most benchmark articles tell you what you should have without telling you why the numbers exist or how to use them. Here’s the honest version — with the math behind each milestone and what to do if you’re behind.
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How much should you have saved at 25, 30, 35, and 40? These net worth benchmarks are built specifically for W2 employees on the path to FIRE — with real numbers, not vague rules of thumb.
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