How to Make a Million
Tuesday, January 22, 2008provided by
Strategies for saving at every age.
The road to $1 million starts early, but there's hope, and help, for late bloomers.
Choose your age category below to see how much you need to save each month to accumulate $1 million by age 65. You'll also find strategies to fit retirement saving into the rest of your life.
At age 25, you're starting from scratch. At ages 35, 45 and 55, we assume you already have money in savings on which you're earning 8% annually. Even if you can't save quite this much now, our step-by-step guide will help you set priorities for every stage of life.
HOW TO SAVE A MILLION AT AGE 25
You've Saved: $0
To reach one million by age 65 you need to save $286 per month.
Successful Savings Strategies
You're just starting your career, so this is your chance to build a solid financial foundation. Time is on your side.
Contribute enough to your company 401(k) plan to capture your employer match. If you don't have a retirement plan at work, fund an IRA.
You'll be investing for 30 years or more, so you can afford to keep 100% of you account in stocks.
Pay down credit cards and other high-interest debt. That will free up money to save for a house.
Set up an emergency fund equal to three to six months of take-home pay. Stash it in a readily accessible account in an online bank that pays interest of 4% or more.
HOW TO SAVE A MILLION AT AGE 35
You've Saved: 0$
To reach one million by age 65 you need to save $671 per month.
If You've Saved: $50,000
To reach one million by age 65 you need to save $304 per month.
Successful Savings Strategies
You may be starting a family or preparing to buy a home. Balance you short-term needs with long-term savings goals.
Although you have added responsibilities, don't neglect retirement.
Aim to save 15% of your gross income (including an employer match in your 401(k). If one parent leaves work to care for the kids, consider opening a spousal IRA.
Shift your assets to 90% stocks and 10% bonds.
Invest in a 529 college-savings plan. Many states offer a tax deduction for your contribution, and qualified distributions are exempt from federal taxes.
HOW TO SAVE A MILLION AT AGE 45
You've Saved: 0$
To reach one million by age 65 you need to save $671 per month.
If You've Saved: $50,000
To reach one million by age 65 you need to save $304 per month.
Successful Savings Strategies
You may be starting a family or preparing to buy a home. Balance you short-term needs with long-term savings goals.
Although you have added responsibilities, don't neglect retirement.
Aim to save 15% of your gross income (including an employer match in your 401(k). If one parent leaves work to care for the kids, consider opening a spousal IRA.
Shift your assets to 90% stocks and 10% bonds.
Invest in a 529 college-savings plan. Many states offer a tax deduction for your contribution, and qualified distributions are exempt from federal taxes.
HOW TO SAVE A MILLION AT AGE 55
You've Saved: 0$
To reach one million by age 65 you need to save $671 per month.
If You've Saved: $50,000
To reach one million by age 65 you need to save $304 per month.
Successful Savings Strategies
You may be starting a family or preparing to buy a home. Balance you short-term needs with long-term savings goals.
Although you have added responsibilities, don't neglect retirement.
Aim to save 15% of your gross income (including an employer match in your 401(k). If one parent leaves work to care for the kids, consider opening a spousal IRA.
Shift your assets to 90% stocks and 10% bonds.
Invest in a 529 college-savings plan. Many states offer a tax deduction for your contribution, and qualified distributions are exempt from federal taxes.
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