Women who have a 401k: what percentage do you contribute to it each pay period?

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1. 200

2. I have a 457 and I put $20 every two weeks in mine. I should put more, but daycare is kicking my butt. But I also have a pension so it’s not the biggest deal

3. As much as possible after taxes, rent, and necessary bills.

4. Like 1%, but my current company doesn’t match, they just contribute a flat % of my annual salary every year, depending on profits. I’ve seen anywhere from 5% – 11% and heard of 15%.

5. I contribute the max my employer matches, which is 6% in my case. If you can afford to save anyway, it’s silly to turn down free money.

6. 10%. My dad told me to start contributing 10% immediately b/c you won’t miss money you never had, and I think that was really good advice (assuming you can afford to live without that money, which I can).

7. The full amount such that I (F64) max my 401k by end of year including catch up amount. Retirement is staring me in the face in a few years!

8. 10%

9. My employer will match 100% up to 5%. So I out in 5% per paycheck which I get paid weekly.

10. Currently at 16% with auto-increase of 2% each year

11. I put in a flat $ amount per paycheck to max it by the end of the year. My employer matches up to 10% of my salary with no cap, which effectively almost doubles my 401k.

12. I invest to the max contribution limits on all my accounts. I think everyone should at least do to their employer match if they have one.

13. I upped my contributions to 15%. Kinda goofed off earlier on and didn’t really care about savings. I’m trying to catch up. It does take a good chunk out of my paycheck but worth it in the long run.

14. 12%

15. 20%. I’ve heard that the rule of thumb is at least 15%.

16. I contribute 6% which is what my employer matches. I will probably do more soon.