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With $4 million saved, couple debates retirement as inflation, health costs loom

A MarketWatch letter spotlights a household with $4 million in savings torn between retiring and taking an $8,000 Italy trip, amid fears about healthcare, inflation and market downturns. Recent official inflation readings have edged higher.

MarketWatch·Oct 13, 2026, 2:31 PM·2 min read✓ Verified

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With $4 million saved, couple debates retirement as inflation, health costs loom
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