Baby Step 4: Invest 15% of Your Household Income in Retirement
It's time to get serious about retirement—no matter your age. Take 15% of your gross household income and start investing it into your retirement. Start with your company’s 401(k) plan and invest up to the full employer match. Then invest the rest into Roth IRAs—one for you and one for your spouse (if you’re married).
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