Here Are Every Generation’s Definitions of Financial Success — And How To Get There

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Your financial figure for what it means to have reached success may have gone down over the years.

Lets start with the everyday American.

You may think thats quite high.

Thats about $61,000 a year.

As you might expect, the amount varies greatly by generation.

Just 27% rank wealth as the highest measure of financial success, according to Empower.

Why does it matter?

Here are a few suggestions fromUnited Way:

You may find the best strategy depends upon your age.

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