The 10-Step Staircase to a Comfortable Retirement

February 4th, 2010 admin

By Steve Klingaman The secret to saving enough for retirement is simple. Start early and increase the amount you save over time. For many people the hardest step on the journey is that first one. Think of saving for retirement as climbing a staircase. Step One is to save enough money each year to receive the full employer match available to you under your company 401k plan. Often, this is around six percent of salary. Why is this step so important? One, it gets you in the game. Two…


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