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GOBankingRates’ editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines<\/a> and our products and services review methodology<\/a>.<\/p>\n 20 Years Trusted by Wondering how your finances stack up as you head into retirement?\u00a0Many people in their 70s start asking themselves whether their nest egg puts them in the \u201cupper class\u201d or just comfortably middle.\u00a0<\/p>\n In fact, retirement research from the Alliance for Lifetime Income<\/a> has shown that many Americans are in fact, afraid to retire. While income matters, wealth at this stage of life is often measured by net worth \u2014 the total of what you own minus what you owe.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cHaving a high net worth is great but knowing how to use it wisely is what keeps you comfortably upper class,\u201d said Harold G. Wenger Jr., partner and wealth manager at Kingsview Partners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a look at the minimum net worth that\u2019s generally considered upper class<\/a> in your 70s.<\/p>\n You Need at Least $2.5 million<\/p>\n According to Wenger, a reasonable benchmark to be considered upper class in your 70s is a net worth<\/a> of at least $2.5 million, although he said this also depends on location, lifestyle and inflation.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThat figure should ideally include diversified investments, paid off properties and a reliable income stream from retirement accounts or other sources,\u201d said Wenger. \u201cBut it\u2019s not just about net worth.\u201d<\/p>\n Jimmy Fuentes, consultant of California Hard Money Lender<\/a>, similarly agreed, noting that in order to be deemed upper class in your 70s, having a net worth does not give the full picture.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cYet somewhere in the range of $2.5 to $3 million would be a minimum ball park,\u201d Fuentes noted.<\/p>\n He explained that usually involves a main place of residence (usually mortgage-free), good retirement savings or investments, cash reserves, and income-producing investments such as real estates or dividend stocks.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe most interesting thing is, though, the manner in which this group spends that wealth.\u201d<\/p>\n Most of the People Who Remain in the Upper Class Do a Few Key Things Right<\/p>\n People who are upper class that late in life keep their wealthy status through various ways. <\/p>\n \u201cThey plan carefully, invest conservatively and avoid emotional financial decisions,\u201d said Wenger.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.gobankingrates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/icon-20.svg?webp=1&quality=75\"){kind=icon}
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