Spending & Earning
Americans Say You Need $5.3 Million to Be Considered a Success
In addition to net worth, the threshold for annual salary is $270,000, according to a new survey.
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The price of success? About $270,000 a year.
That’s the annual salary it takes to be considered financially successful, according to a survey released Friday by financial services company Empower. The hurdle for net worth is $5.3 million, according to respondents.