How much does retirement really cost?

Published February 27, 2012 9:55 AM EST Updated December 2, 2015 1:46 PM EST 4 Min Read

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NEW YORK | Thu Feb 23, 2012 5:08pm EST (Reuters) – Most retirement planning exercises begin and end with a simple question: How much income will you need to replace after you quit work?

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