How To Leverage Raises And Bonuses To Painlessly Beef Up Your Retirement Savings
- 3 years ago
Freelance writer and Business Insider contributor Rebecca Chamaa and her husband had ambitious savings goals when they first got married.
On the other hand, they weren't quite sure how to go about it. Should they save a fixed amount of income each month, or a percentage?
If you have an employer-matched 401(k), Chamaa says it makes sense to at least contribute the same percentage. Otherwise, you're losing money!
Also, live below your means. As your income rises, so will your savings. And if you pay off your debt, you can always increase your percentage, too.
Same with bonuses. If your income fluctuates, save or invest what's left over after your bills are paid!
On the other hand, they weren't quite sure how to go about it. Should they save a fixed amount of income each month, or a percentage?
If you have an employer-matched 401(k), Chamaa says it makes sense to at least contribute the same percentage. Otherwise, you're losing money!
Also, live below your means. As your income rises, so will your savings. And if you pay off your debt, you can always increase your percentage, too.
Same with bonuses. If your income fluctuates, save or invest what's left over after your bills are paid!