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trey | 1 months ago (raw) | export | reply | flag +3 
 10% off the top is the minimum you should be saving. Live off the other 90%.

I firmly believe everyone can start at this level.
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telluride | 1 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 -Yup. You probably won’t miss10% taken from your check.  
-The earlier you start this habit, the easier it is to keep doing it. 
-Don’t increase your standard of living when you get a raise.  
-Save it in scarce assets.