OH REALLY
As everyday costs increase, Americans now say it will cost more toretire.
A survey showsthat Americansnow expect they will need $1.25 million to retire comfortably. Thatfigure represents a 20% increase from the $1.05 million respondents cited lastyear.
The average retirement nest egg has fallen 11% to $86,869, down from $98,800 ayear ago.
Moreover, theexpected retirement age has risen to 64, up from 62.6 last year.