Comparison articles can actually be fun to write and fun to read. You just need to take things in proportion.

Anytime someone mentions a dollar amount that you "should have amassed" by your age, remember that the dollars don't determine your wellbeing.

What determines that is how well your income covers your needs and wants, and how close you are to having non-wage income cover it.

For example, you could have a $2 million portfolio, but spend $250k a year, so you really need another $5 million or more extra. On the other hand, you could have $1 million, but can live on $75k and already get $30k from Social Security, so you're likely already home free.