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[–] Sanctus@lemmy.world 42 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Yeah a lot of people in there twenties can't even spare 5%. I'm thirty and I can't.

[–] Tak@lemmy.ml 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

"Save money for retirement" Yeah so I can pick up painting? The only thing I'll be able to paint is the ceiling if I want to retire.

[–] NOP@lemmy.zip -1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Have you seen the price of emulsion?

[–] Tak@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 months ago

Oh I was going to use the free stuff and use a 12 gauge brush

[–] Juvyn00b@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

Some companies in the US have a deal to where they match on 401k. One such organization puts in 5% for your 2%. Two percent is low enough it wouldn't be a hit to almost any cash in your pocket given that the money is taken out pre tax.