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How Much Should You Save for Retirement?

Rules of thumb and a simple way to estimate your own retirement number.

David ChenInvestment Analyst1 min read

A common guideline is to save 15% of your pre-tax income for retirement.

Use tax-advantaged accounts first, especially if your employer matches contributions.

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