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Start Saving Early for Retirement: Tips for Young People Just Starting Out

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

.” - “I don’t earn enough to be able to put anything away for retirement.” - “With the rising cost of living, I am having trouble making ends met, let alone putting anything aside for the future.” - “My boss doesn’t have a 401K for me to join.” They have money to spend and the last thing on their minds is retirement.

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Seven Retirement Lessons Learned

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When I was preparing to retire, I tried to go part time – but my company wasn’t willing to fill my spot with a part-timer. However, I haven’t learned this lesson too well, as I still have the second plan, which is a 401K. Part of that is passing money to them in the form of annual gifts.