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How to Save for Retirement

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Last Updated: April 24, 2025

Key Takeaways

  1. Your age and post-retirement plans influence the amount of money you’ll need for retirement.
  2. Social Security covers a portion of your retirement expenses, but not all.
  3. Employee-sponsored retirement accounts include 401(k)s and pensions; you can also get an individual retirement account like an IRA.

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