How Much of What I Earn Should I Try to Save?

You should always try to save 30%. And worst scenario is 20 and even 15. At an early age like that, it's critical to try to save as much. There are also another aha moment I had. Even if you save money, you make a lot of money. Many of the hardworking Americans here, many of the times our children will take care of us two times longer than we took care of them.