Retirement Countdown: How Far Can $250,000 Stretch? Ashley Kilroy. August 25, 2024 at 7:00 AM. SmartAsset: How long will $250,000 last in retirement?

5. Reduce and Manage Debt. Enter retirement with minimal debt to provide a comforting sense of financial freedom. Aim to pay off high-interest debts like credit cards and car loans first.

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Retirement Countdown: How Far Can $250,000 Stretch? SmartAsset: How long will $250,000 last in retirement? Ashley Kilroy . Sun, Aug 25, 2024, 7:00 AM 8 min read.

If $1 million will afford you a comfortable retirement, how far would a quarter of that amount go? It might surprise you to know you can make $250,000 last for decades in retirement. While you'll need ...