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If You've Saved This Much for Retirement by Age 35, You're Ahead of the Game

You might not need as much as you'd think to reach this milestone.

If You've Saved This Much for Retirement by Age 35, You're Ahead of the Game

Published September 25, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

By the time you're 35, you're no longer a newcomer to the workforce. Yet, low average salaries, student debt, and saving for near-term goals keep median retirement savings relatively low for this group. The typical worker under age 35 only has $18,880 set aside for the future, according to The Motley Fool's research on average retirement savings.

If you've saved more than this, you're doing better than a lot of people your age. But there's a difference between being ahead of the pack and being on track for retirement.

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