Saving for retirement typically takes decades.
This means little behaviors, repeated thousands of times, can turn into a lot of cash down the road.
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Funding your dream retirement will require a few good budgeting habits, according to Ken Hevert, a senior vice president at Fidelity Investments.
Committing to regular savings, whether it is a percentage of your paycheck or a specific dollar amount, is the most important step you can take to reach your goals, Hevert says.
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Check out this video to see how much Hevert says you should save and to learn the other two actions you need to do to pay for a secure retirement.
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