{
  "id": 1243034,
  "title": "'You have absolutely no expenses': Suze Orman says the perks your job quietly covers could blow up your retirement math",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/you-have-absolutely-no-expenses-suze-orman-says-the-perks-your-job",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-15T09:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/absolutely-no-expenses-suze-orman-093000555.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Suze Orman revealed that the perks provided by employers can significantly impact an individual's retirement finances. In the case of Kiki, a 43-year-old single woman with $410,000 in assets, no mortgage, and no consumer debt, Orman calculated that Kiki's monthly expenses would increase dramatically upon retirement. Currently, Kiki's employer covers $1,100 per month in rent, plus $100 for cable and electricity, resulting in a monthly surplus of $2,145. However, after retirement, these expenses would rise to $4,000 or $5,000 per month, creating a shortfall of $2,000 per month. This shortfall could amount to $1 million over nine years, potentially reducing Kiki's retirement income by $2,300 per month. Orman urged Kiki to work until 67 instead of retiring at 58, as the extra nine years of contributions would add approximately $1 million to her retirement accounts. The article highlights the importance of considering the full value of employer-provided benefits when planning for retirement, as these perks can significantly impact an individual's financial well-being in the post-retirement years.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Finance",
        "title": "Suze Orman warns retirees 'everything can go down' — urges keeping cash reserves, but do you really have enough banked?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/suze-orman-warns-retirees-everything-can-go-down-urges-keeping-cash",
        "published": "2026-08-14T10:55:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}