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Retirement Savings by Age

Retirement Savings by Age

Posted on June 21, 2021 | Categories: Budgeting, Financial Education, Personal Finances, Retirement, Savings

At any age, you should be saving for retirement - yes, even when you’re 20. This can mean more than just putting a little money into your employer's 401(k) plan. It’s important to think about all the expenses you will have in the future and how you will afford them. Therefore, we wanted to share some information on how you should save for retirement based off your age. Read on to learn more! 

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