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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 A million dollars used to mean you\u2019d made it. Today, it just means you have enough to worry about losing. That\u2019s why many wealthy retirees follow budgets that look surprisingly normal. They cook at home, they plan their trips and they watch the same grocery prices rise as everyone else.<\/p>\n Their advantage isn\u2019t what they earn; it\u2019s how they think about spending in retirement<\/a>. That mindset is learnable. Here\u2019s what a frugal millionaire\u2019s monthly budget looks like in retirement<\/a>, according to experts.<\/p>\n Savings Come Off the Top<\/p>\n Financial safety<\/a> isn\u2019t an accident. Many millionaire retirees continue saving so they have options later when life changes.<\/p>\n Joe Braier, CEO and president of Lake Country Advisors<\/a>, said frugal millionaires typically direct 15% to 20% of their monthly income into savings or reserve accounts to protect against future risks.<\/p>\n The remaining budget supports essential needs, such as groceries, utilities, taxes and modest travel. Maintaining that habit helps preserve their wealth and their peace of mind over decades of retirement.<\/p>\n Monthly Spending<\/p>\n Many millionaire retirees keep their monthly spending<\/a> within a clear comfort zone.<\/p>\n \u201cA thrifty millionaire retiree typically exists\u00a0on $6,000 to $10,000 monthly, variable with\u00a0the location and lifestyle,\u201d said Sharad Gondaliya, CPA, founder of Gondaliya CPA<\/a>.<\/p>\n Braier said he saw a similar pattern at the upper end of that range, noting that \u201cfrugal millionaires are usually spending between $9,000 to $10,000 per month on average.\u201d<\/p>\n Both experts emphasized that frugal millionaire retiree budgets are built for stability and sustainability, not luxury.<\/p>\n A Third Goes to Housing, the Next to Healthcare<\/p>\n The biggest expenses aren\u2019t glamorous. Housing and healthcare often take priority because stability keeps everything else possible.<\/p>\n Gondaliya said about 25% to 30% of a frugal millionaire\u2019s monthly budget covers housing, such as property taxes, utilities and maintenance, while 15% to 20% goes toward healthcare and insurance.<\/p>\n \u201cMillionaire retirees tend to live far below their means,\u201d he said. \u201cThey\u2019re\u00a0careful with every penny and still focus on investing and passive income in retirement.\u201d<\/p>\n Everyday Costs Stay Ordinary<\/p>\n Wealth doesn\u2019t erase grocery bills or everyday expenses. Frugal millionaires stay wealthy by avoiding money traps<\/a> that drain the budget slowly.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.gobankingrates.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/icon-20.svg?webp=1&quality=75\"){kind=icon}
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