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Americans at every wealth level live shorter lives than e.g. Brits.

> Absolute savings rate and net worth are what matter.

OK, now tell me how the savings and net worth look like for your average American. I'll give you a bit of a spoiler: it's not good.

Who the fuck do you know that makes a million dollars a year? The majority of Americans barely clear that bar over their entire career.