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The amount youll need largely depends on where you live.

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But will that be enough?

Shes been retired for five years.

This disciplined approach has led to significant growth in my retirement savings.

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A huge benefit of maxing out your 401(k) contributions is if your employer offers a match.

Employer matching is when your employer matches the amount you contributeup to a certain amountyearly.

The match is a percentage of your contributions or salary or simply a flat dollar amount.

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Regardless, it will help you build your retirement fund faster.

Most experts agree you should contribute enough to receive your employers full match.

Otherwise, youre leaving free money on the table.

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This diversification reduced risk and ensured steady growth over time, Dubey said.

Diversification is a great strategy forlong-term investment success.

However, you shouldnt just set it and forget it.

Hutz managed her debt in the same way.

Emergency Fund

Hutz created and maintained asolid emergency fundearly on to provide financial security.

She said by continuously learning, she ensured her investments were consistent with market conditions and her long-term goals.

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