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Retiring With $2 Million? Here's How That Could Get Whittled Down to $0.

You might think you're set for life, but bad luck and poor choices could come back to bite you.

Retiring With $2 Million? Here's How That Could Get Whittled Down to $0.

Published June 27, 2026 · Category: Finance

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If you're retiring with $2 million, you might assume that you're all set money-wise. After all, that's a boatload of money. And given that many people retire with almost no savings, you should feel pretty confident in your financial situation.

But while retiring with $2 million does put you in a very strong position, it doesn't guarantee that your money will last as long as you need it to. Believe it or not, even a $2 million portfolio could end up getting whittled down to $0 if you aren't careful.

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