magic number

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You may start a trend among wealthy parents, making $76,000 the magic number.

From MarketWatch

The “magic number” that Americans think they need to retire comfortably totaled $1.26 million, according to a study earlier this year from Northwestern Mutual.

From MarketWatch

After ending their embarrassing Test losing streak at 18 in Japan last summer, 12 is the magic number for Wales when they host the Brave Blossoms in Cardiff.

From BBC

Read: Amazon’s stock comeback hinges on AWS hitting this magic number.

From MarketWatch

There are the parents who want to know what the “magic number” is to donate to guarantee admission.

From The Wall Street Journal