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Here’s the net worth you need to start getting ahead in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond in the U.S.

Here’s the net worth you need to start getting ahead in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond in the U.S.
MarketWatch Friday 17 July 2026, 17:19 UTC By Venessa Wong 1 min read
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About three-fourths of Americans lack the wealth needed to prosper in today’s economy, according to a new benchmark developed by the Aspen Institute.

About three-fourths of Americans lack the wealth needed to prosper in today’s economy, according to a new benchmark developed by the Aspen Institute.
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