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How Much Money Should I Save? Tips from a Financial Expert

When it comes to saving for the future, the more you can set aside, the better off you'll be. But just how much should you aim to have in order to set yourself up for a comfortable retirement? » Subscribe to CNBC Make It.: According to David Bach, bestselling author of "The Automatic Millionaire" and "Smart Women Finish Rich," a simple formula can help you determine how much you should have in retirement savings at every age. The formula comes from retirement-plan provider Fidelity, Bach tells CNBC Make It, and is as simple as multiplying your starting salary by a factor of "X," depending on how old you are. Here's the breakdown of Fidelity's formula: Age 30: Have the equivalent of your starting salary saved Age 35: Have two times your salary saved Age 40: Have three times your salary saved Age 45: Have four times your salary saved Age 50: Have six times your salary saved Age 55: Have seven times your salary saved Age 60: Have ...