Saving for retirement is the granddaddy of all financial goals because it requires a considerable

nest egg, but knowing how much you really need to retire, it's more like an art than

a science.

It's similar to planning a big party when you don't know when or where it will be, how

many people will show up, or how long it will last.

In other words, retirement planning has many variables, and no one-size-fits-all answer

for how much you should save.

But I'm going to make it super simple in this show by explaining different sources of

retirement income and how much money you'll need to create a comfortable, secure future.

Hey friends, welcome back to the Money Girl podcast.

I'm Laura Adams, an award-winning author, money-speaker, and financial spokesperson who's been

bringing you tips and advice weekly since 2008, with over 41 million downloads.

I want to thank a listener, a longtime listener, named Jay Ebony, who submitted this five-star

review.

I've been listening to Laura for so many years now, I have no idea.

I love how informative her podcasts are, and the length of episodes are quick and easy

to get through.

I learned something new with every episode, and this was the start of my financial journey,

and I've grown so much.

Thank you, Laura, and please never stop doing the good work.

Wow, Jay Ebony, thank you so much for your kind words.

Those sorts of words are why I will not stop doing the good work, and I appreciate you

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