“Invest 15% of income into retirement… other 2,000 and save for a house… would sit at right about $5.6 million”

Dave Ramsey · The Ramsey Show · Your Money Habits Matter More Than Math

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Suggest allocating 15% of income to retirement and $2,000/month to a house fund

15% of income; $2,000/month; $30,000/year for house; projection $5.6 million at retirement

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