How much you need to retire in every state after Social Security—from $644,000 in North Dakota to $1 million in New Jersey

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What happened

There's no magic retirement number.

Here's what you need in every state after Social Security.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:34:53 UTC.

Why it matters

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