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Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?

The key to becoming a millionaire by age 65 is to start saving early!!!

AgeAmt set aside per yearYears to saveAmount at 65
15 $2,000 7 $1,020,430
15 $2,000 50 $2,327,934
25 $2,259 40 $1,000,000
35 $6,079 30 $1,000,000
45 $17,459 20 $1,000,000
55$62,74510 $1,000,000
Clark's Steps for Saving
1.Put money into your company's 401(k) to the maximum your employer matches.
2. Put $4,000 each year into a Roth IRA.
3. Raise your 401(k) deposit to the maximum amount allowed.
4. Save for a rainy day.
5. Save for your child's college in a 529 plan.

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This week's poll
How are you tightening your belt in these tough economic times?
I'm eating out much less.
I'm buying store brands at the supermarket and using coupons.
I've traded down to a cheaper cable, Internet or cell phone package.
I'm cutting back on excessive driving.
All of the above.
None of the above.
see previous polls


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