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June Sham

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How I Think About Money “Being responsible with money doesn't require an all-or-nothing approach — instead, knowing your priorities and becoming financially literate can help you decide how to enjoy your present while still preparing for your future. ”
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June Sham is a lead writer on NerdWallet’s investing and taxes team covering retirement and personal finance. She is a licensed insurance producer, and previously was an insurance writer for Bankrate specializing in home, auto and life insurance. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in creative writing at the University of California, Riverside.

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How Much Should Be in Your 401k Right Now?
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How Much Should Be in Your 401k Right Now?

In this video, we will be diving into how much you should have in your 401k by age. We will be looking at updated numbers for 2025. Keep in mind, these numbers are a general rule of thumb and each situation is going to be different.

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