The Millionaire Definition Hasn’t Changed, But Its Meaning Has

The millionaire definition is pretty straightforward. It’s a person who has a million-dollar net worth. Always has been. Always will be.

What does it mean to be a millionaire, though? How can that coveted status elevate your lifestyle, and to what extent?

Let’s take a look at what it means to be a millionaire today and how that meaning has evolved over the decades and centuries.

A million dollars gets you a 8,000+ square foot home in parts of Ohio, Alabama, and Texas, among other places.

What Can You Do With A Million Dollars?

Using a 3% to 4% safe withdrawal rate, a million-dollar retirement portfolio would give you $30,000 to $40,000 per year to spend annually.

A Million Dollars in a Retirement Portfolio

Most or all of the $18,000 to $24,000 safely withdrawn from the portfolio would cover the costs of home ownership including property taxes, utility payments, maintenance, and upgrades.

Can One Retire When Reaching Millionaire Status?

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