How much money you need for your retirement?

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A frequently asked question

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Bad news before good news

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The good news is…

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The rule of thumb to know the estimate amount

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Example if monthly expense is Rs 50,000

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How to accomplish this retirement goal?

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Last word

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Thanks for Reading!

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