Many Americans have no idea how much they need to save for retirement — and the calculus is getting even more complicated

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A 62-year-old employed 'peak boomer' in California makes too much for affordable housing but lives in her car: 'I'll work until I drop'

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Cheryl Simmons is a peak boomer who thinks she'll never be able to retire.

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A 64-year-old 'peak boomer' worries his savings and Social Security won't be enough to retire: 'My biggest fear is finding myself at 75 standing at the door at Walmart.'

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David Kirsch, 64, (not pictured) is worried his Social Security and 401(k) won't be enough to live off of in retirement.

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Avoiding 'blackout shopping' could be the key to saving money, according to a 'frugal living' YouTuber

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A woman shopping for groceries (stock photo).

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America's facing a retirement disaster. There's a better way.

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Australia requires that employers contribute to employees' retirement funds.

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Gen Xers think they'll need $1.56 million to live comfortably in retirement, a survey found

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Americans think they need $1.46 million to retire comfortably, per a Northwestern Mutual survey.

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I managed billions at JP Morgan but lived paycheck to paycheck. I finally got control of my finances by doing these 7 things.

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Consumers fended off a recession — but keep spending like there's no tomorrow

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Defiant consumer spending helped the US avoid recession.

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Gen Z prefers paychecks over promotions, survey says

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Many Gen Z workers feel 'financially vulnerable' and crave better corporate benefits.

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6 simple investing tips for beginners

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Investing correspondent Laila Maidan offers six simple and effective tips to level up your investing game. 

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