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Saving at Work

The Best Place To Start Saving

Through Your Employer

• Save through Direct Deposit

– Put as little as $25 from each paycheck automatically into your savings.

• OR through a work Retirement Program

– Put in enough to receive the full match amount from your employer. Don’t leave free money on the table.

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What To Do

Q: How much do you need to save for retirement?

A: Rule of thumb - 70%-90% of your current expenses. Try an online calculator.

Q: Do I really need to start saving for retirement now? It's far away.

A: Yes if you can, the earlier you save the longer it has to grow.

FAQ

How to Save More Effectively

What To Do

1. Spend Less Than You Earn

2. Save the difference – even small amounts make can add up over time

3. Have a Savings Goal and create a plan to achieve it

Saving Rules

• Access to the Saver Tracker Tool

• Latest news and tips through our e-Wealth newsletter and blog

• A twelve-point checklist

• A savings quiz to assess your knowledge of basic savings information

• Savings tips and advice

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