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My wife cried when I found out she had only $80,000 in her 401(k). I have $2.2 million. Am I wrong to be shocked?

National Trade News policy desk (2026-11-01): My wife cried when I found out she had only $80,000 in her 401(k). I have $2.2 million. Am I wrong to be shocked? “When I brought up retiring last spring, she… Primary source: original at MarketWatch (marketwatch.com).

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My wife cried when I found out she had only $80,000 in her 401(k). I have $2.2 million. Am I wrong to be shocked?

“When I brought up retiring last spring, she said she was ready whenever I was, and I took that to mean we were in good shape.”

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