Can You Be Your Own Financial Planner?

By Jean Chatzky
Expert Content | January 01, 2006

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If you're ready to start planning ahead, the next step is to figure out just how much you need to save to be able to afford the kind of retirement you dream about. To get a ballpark figure of how much you need to invest for a secure future, use this calculator.

Next: Are you ready to become a do-it-yourself investor? Take the quiz!

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