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Here's How Much You Actually Need to Build a $1 Million Portfolio -- and the Simplest Way to Get There

Reaching the seven-figure mark is more attainable than most investors might believe. The key is just starting somewhere as soon as you can.

Here's How Much You Actually Need to Build a $1 Million Portfolio -- and the Simplest Way to Get There

Published August 24, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

A million bucks isn't quite the head-turning amount of money it used to be. Let's face it, though -- it's still a sizable stash the average person probably won't get to.

But it's not nearly as out of reach as it might seem at first blush. Here's a closer look at how most ordinary earners can reach that mark in just their lifetime, and the simplest way to get there.

Details

Let's address the second matter first -- that's the simplest way to amass a $1 million. You're going to need a lot of growth to reach that mark, and the only option capable of producing that sort of growth is stocks.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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