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Old 02-07-2008, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Lindahfx View Post
Somewhat related... if your target is to save 10% (or whatever) and your employer matches x% of your savings, should you save the difference between what your total % savings is and your employers % OR do you save the total % and whatever your employer contributes is a bonus?
I think you save as much as you can save. Personally, I'd shoot for at least 10% of my own money, not counting the employer match.
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