How to save $1 million, according to the experts

We asked experts the best ways to save $1 million.Naturally, reaching the $1 million milestone takes patience, hard work, and plenty of sacrifice.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.There's a difference between having $1 million and saving $1 million.These days, many people can say they have $1 million, at least if you're asking them about the value of their assets. Reaching the million-dollar milestone often involves real estate inflation, stock market performance, or other factors that don't necessarily translate to tangible wealth.On the other hand, it's a smaller group of people who can say they've who have actually saved $1 million. That takes patience, hard work, and sacrifice.We asked experts their best advice for saving $1 million — here's what they had to say.