• Sanctus@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Yeah a lot of people in there twenties can’t even spare 5%. I’m thirty and I can’t.

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      3 months ago

      Some companies in the US have a deal to where they match on 401k. One such organization puts in 5% for your 2%. Two percent is low enough it wouldn’t be a hit to almost any cash in your pocket given that the money is taken out pre tax.