How Much Should You Have in Your 401(k) to Retire?

How Much Should You Have in Your 401(k) to Retire?

June 9, 2026 · 13 min

About this episode

Brian discusses how much you should have in your 401(k) to retire comfortably and the common mistakes that can impact your retirement savings.

Is your 401(k) actually enough to retire comfortably? In this episode, Brian breaks down how much you should have saved by age, why the “average” 401(k) balance may leave you short, and the hidden mistakes that can cost you in taxes, fees, and flexibility. You’ll learn why building a big balance is only part of the equation, and what it takes to create a retirement plan that actually works. Full show notes: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/how-much-should-you-have-in-your-401k-by-age To learn more about Bonfire Financial, please visit: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com Disclosure: https://www.bonfirefinancial.com/disclosure

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