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Q How much should I save for retirement?
Sophie Clark Retirement 158 views Sep 01, 2026
Expert Answer

The general target is 10-15x your annual expenses by retirement age. For most people, this means:

By 30: 1x annual salary saved
By 40: 3x salary
By 50: 6x salary
By 60: 8x salary
By 65: 10x salary

How to get there: Save at least 15-20% of income for retirement starting in your 20s-30s. If starting late, you need to save more aggressively.

$500/month invested at 10% from age 25 to 65 = $3.2 million. Starting at 35 instead = $1.1 million. Those 10 years cost you $2.1 million.

Plan yours: Retirement Calculator

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Bhaskar Gadi
Financial Advisor & LIC Agent · Answered Sep 01, 2026

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