re: How much money do you put towards retirement from each paycheck?

I started putting 15% once I got married. Each year I add a %. Company matches up to 8%. So I'll be at 20% next year after my raise. Well over the $17500 for pre tax but the rest goes into a post tax account. The younger you start putting away 10-15% the easier it'll be.

I went to a retirement class and the % of people over 40 who have less than $1000 saved for retirement is sickening.