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How much of my paycheck should I save?

That’s the question on a lot of people’s minds. Matter of fact, a whole bunch of people want to know not only how much to save, but when to save it and where to save it.

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And I’m here to help!

Basically, how much you should save from your pay depends on your money goals and what matters to you.

The truth is, a lot of people don’t prioritize saving money these days because most of them—78% of Americans—are living paycheck to paycheck.¹ That’s bananas!

If you want to be successful at stashing money into savings, you’ve got to do it in a way that also breaks the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle.

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(Because in case you weren’t sure, your savings isn’t there to prop up bad spending habits.)

So, let me walk you through exactly how to do that!

How Much of My Paycheck Should I Save Each Month? 

A lot of money experts swear up and down that you should save at least 20% of your paycheck each month no matter what.

Okay, sure—that could be a great savings goal. But

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