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April 9, 2026

The Retirement Gap Many Affluent Families Don't See Coming

The Retirement Gap Many Affluent Families Don't See Coming

High income during working years does not automatically translate into replaceable income in retirement.

Affluent households often save a great deal and still face a shortfall, because the lifestyle being replaced is expensive and the savings are concentrated in taxable-on-withdrawal accounts.

The gap is rarely visible in the balance. It shows up when the balance is converted into after-tax spendable income.

Closing it usually means changing the mix of account types well before retirement, not increasing the savings rate in the final years.