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The average American saves around 500 per month.
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How much you should save for retirement depends on a lot of factors such as how much income do you want in retirement and will you have other sources of income in retirement such as pensions or part-time employment. Tax considerations and planned charitable giving should also be considerations. A number of finance websites offer retirement planning calculators. Yahoo offers this "How Much Will I Need To Save For Retirement?" calculator (can be found at http://finance.yahoo.com/calculator/retirement/ret02) which may be a good starting point.
Dave Ramsey recommends saving 15 of your income for retirement.
Here's a file that includes information about changes in average retirement income over time: http://www.ebri.org/pdf/publications/books/databook/DB.Chapter%2006.pdf. Check out this recent article about "the retirement dream": http://moneyfeatures.blogs.money.cnn.com/2009/07/31/can-we-save-the-retirement-dream/ I know that many baby boomers now retiring do not have much, if any, money saved for retirement. On top of that, Social Security will in no way be enough to help the average person survive.
It is an extremely useful tool as not only will it give you a guide to how much you will have saved, but also, you can work backwards and see how much you need to save to have as much you would like to have in retirement.
Smart money at www.smartmoney.com has an excellent retirement planning worksheet. This helps you see how much you need to save and how to budget for expenditures.
As of recent data, the average Canadian has approximately CAD 100,000 in their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). However, this figure can vary significantly based on age, income, and individual savings behaviors. Many Canadians struggle to save adequately for retirement, with a substantial portion having less than the average amount. It's essential for individuals to assess their retirement planning needs regularly to ensure they are on track for a secure financial future.
Start saving early and consistently. Consider diversifying your investments to manage risk. Take advantage of employer-sponsored retirement plans and contribute as much as you can. Regularly review and adjust your retirement plan as needed.
There are many online saving retirement calculators. These calculators tell you how much you need to save, how much more you need, when you can retire, and how your net worth compares. This is useful for those wanting to be prepared for their retirement and have a good amount of savings to live on.
You should see how much you need to save for retirement and also create a retirement income plan. After that you should talk to some people or even find you a representative to see if your plan is on track.
Social security is not the best retirement fund. There is a maximum that goes in each year so you will not get enough in retirement from just that. 10-20% of your income into a separate retirement account would be ideal.