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6%? Enough for Financial Independence Before 30?
At a 6% real annual return, a $10,000 start grows to about $1 million in roughly 33 years, making early retirement before age 30 unlikely without very high contributions. The math shows that modest savings plus market returns can still hit the $1 million milestone, but timing hinges on