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the key
To crack the top 10% of retirees,
your net worth needs to hit around $1.9 million, according to Federal
Reserve Board survey data.
For those aged 65-74, that figure jumps to about $2.63 million;
for retirees 75 and older, it climbs even higher to $2.86 million.

Are You A 'Rich' Retiree? Here's The Net Worth And Income You Need To Be
In The Top 10%

Ivy Grace
Updated Wed, October 2, 2024 at 1:13 AM PDT 4 min read

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Retirement looks different for everyone, but what does it take to be in
the top 10% of wealthy retirees?

It's not about flashy yachts or endless vacations. The top tier is
defined by solid financial planning, diverse income streams and a clear understanding of stretching wealth beyond Social Security checks.

If you're curious about where you stand, here's how to tell if you're
among the top retirees of 2024.

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The Top 10% Net Worth: What's the Magic Number?

To crack the top 10% of retirees, your net worth needs to hit around
$1.9 million, according to Federal Reserve Board survey data. For those
aged 65-74, that figure jumps to about $2.63 million; for retirees 75
and older, it climbs even higher to $2.86 million. This sharply
contrasts the average retiree, whose net worth is much lower – closer to $280,000 on average. If you've crossed that $2 million line, you're
likely looking at a very different retirement experience from the average.

Top Retiree Earnings – Without a Salary

Here's where things get interesting. Wealthy retirees aren't just
sitting on a pile of money. They've built multiple streams of income
that continue to flow well into retirement.

While Social Security might pay a max of $58,476 annually (if you're
lucky), top retirees are pulling in much more – without even breaking a sweat. Their income comes from investments, rental properties, pensions
and sometimes businesses they've built or invested in.

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retirement — How do you compare?

The average retiree earns around $75,000 annually, but the top 10% bring
in significantly more. For those aged 65 to 69, the top 10% have an
annual income of $200,000.

They earn income from a combination of dividends, rental properties and strategic portfolios, which allows them to live comfortably without
draining their principal savings.

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Portfolio Strategy: What Do Top Retirees Do Differently?

Wealthy retirees approach investing with a long-term mindset. It's not
about playing it safe; it's about balance. A typical portfolio for
someone in the top 10% might hold around 60% stocks, 35% bonds and just
5% cash or cash-like investments. They're still looking for growth even
in retirement, rather than shifting entirely to conservative investments.

This keeps their wealth growing while also providing income. They may
dial down the risk as they age, but you won't see these retirees parking
all their money in low-yield savings accounts.

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How Location Plays Into Wealth Perception

One factor that often goes overlooked in retirement is where you live.
Retirees in certain cities will see their income stretch further. While retirees in high-income areas may bring in around $90,000 a year,
someone in a lower-cost city might live just as well with less. For top
10% retirees, maintaining a high quality of life often comes from
flexibility in where they choose to retire.

Retiring in the top 10% isn't just about luck – it results from smart planning, diverse income sources and a solid investment strategy.
Understanding what it takes can help you aim higher if you’re not there
yet. It's always a good idea to consult a financial advisor to ensure
you’re on the right track.

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View Comments (482)

The King
1 October, 2024
It's not so important to be wealthy, but it's very important not to be poor.

Eric
1 October, 2024
I like this!

Scott
2 October, 2024
Being able to retire on investments is LEGAL SLAVE OWNERSHIP. Which in
our society is something to plan for, work toward and sacrifice for.

NEVER being able to retire, is being a SLAVE. (Even if you are getting
paid to work, if you only can afford your groceries and housing, and
never able to build any wealth for old age, well, just remember the
SLAVES in the OLD DAYS got their ROOM AND BOARD provided, too!)

Green
1 October, 2024
What matters in retirement or pre-retirement is does our net worth go up
YOY. So far this year my net worth is up 190K from last year. My income
from SS and investments will be about 90K. So if I have 90K income but
net worth goes down YOY I don't consider that a good situation. I want
my net worth to increase every year, even if it's only one dollar. Since
1999, with the exception of 2022 mine has been up YOY every year.


Dugzstuff
1 October, 2024
The 60 /40 investment portfolios are not the most wealthy peoples
portfolios. Most wealthy people I know are 100% in the stock market with
a balanced mix.

Jim
1 October, 2024
Not only that but they also were investing regularly throughout their lifetimes. For me that's the 80's, 90's, 00's, 10's, and today. So
don't forget the time aspect. My wealth today is the result of
decisions I made in the 80s and habits that followed.

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