tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32639162.post115801723773393451..comments2023-12-07T01:00:56.264-05:00Comments on My Wealth Builder: How Much to Save - THE NUMBERSuper Saverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11172939501208456194noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32639162.post-19324057261211625272015-04-18T22:43:49.537-04:002015-04-18T22:43:49.537-04:00I know I am commenting on an old post here but, I ...I know I am commenting on an old post here but, I am now 44, single, never married no kids, and have been sort of playing catch-up in making contributions to my 457 NYS deferred Compensation Plan. I am contributing 51% of my $35K yearly salary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32639162.post-1159066734698772332006-09-23T22:58:00.000-04:002006-09-23T22:58:00.000-04:00Good point. I agree that one should also take acti...Good point. I agree that one should also take action in areas one can control (i.e. increase saving percentage) to offset risks one cannot be control (e.g. higher inflation, lower real rate of returns, or higher than expected medical costs). Also, one should consider good use of insurance (medical, life, and liability) for additional protection.Super Saverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172939501208456194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32639162.post-1158988001885114362006-09-23T01:06:00.000-04:002006-09-23T01:06:00.000-04:00I think your saving rate of 20% is more reasonable...I think your saving rate of 20% is more reasonable than the 12% recommended. I am not sure the 12% accounts for inflation, unexpected medical costs and other traps of time.GolbGuruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17172183349408960827noreply@blogger.com