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Are You Saving Enough for Your Future?

Updated 6/19/2020
Are You Saving Enough for Your Future?
You'd be surprised how far a little bit of planning now can go down the road.

The idea of saving money is simple, but terrifying. After all, how do you know you’re saving enough every month to cover monthly expenses as well as outstanding debt? What about your emergency fund and retirement plan? And how do your savings factor into huge life expenses, like getting married or buying a home?

Luckily, the breakdown of how much you should be saving is less complicated than it seems. Read the infographic below to get Mint’s expert advice on how much money you should be putting in the bank, spending on important purchases, and socking away for retirement.

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Infographic courtesy of Mint.com. Photo of piggy banks courtesy of Shutterstock.

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Lily Herman is a New York-based writer and editor. In recent months, her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Glamour, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan, TIME, Newsweek, Fast Company, and Mashable. You can check out her website, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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