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Forget Your 401(k) Balance. Here's the Number That Really Matters.

It's important to look beyond the number you see on your screen.

Forget Your 401(k) Balance. Here's the Number That Really Matters.

Forget Your 401(k) Balance. Here's the Number That Really Matters.

Published June 20, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

When you're in the process of saving for retirement, it's natural to keep tabs on your 401(k) balance. Once retirement gets closer, you may start to fixate on the number you see on the screen, whether it's $500,000, $1 million, or more.

When you look at that number, you might take comfort in the fact that it's pretty large. But your 401(k) balance doesn't tell the whole story.

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