At 40, $2.5 million makes you rich but by 60, its barely scraping the top! Find out why

For many Americans, $2.5 million sounds like the kind of wealth that secures a lifetime of freedom. At 40, thats true it places you among the top earners of your age group. But the story doesnt end there. As you move closer to retirement, the definition of rich shifts dramatically, and what once felt like the finish line can start to look like just the middle of the race.