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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 3 MIN

Ask Dad: When should you ACTUALLY start saving for retirement?

from The Financial Dad Podcast · host The Financial Dad™

Ever wonder when you should start saving for retirement? The short answer: yesterday. In this episode of Ask Dad, we break down why starting early is the single most powerful move you can make for your future—and how to catch up if you’re starting late.Our certified financial planner (and actual dad) covers: ✅ Why compounding returns make early investing so powerful ✅ How much of your salary to save (and how company matches work) ✅ The difference between saving as an employee vs. self-employed ✅ What to do if you’re starting in your 30s or later ✅ How to adjust your savings rate to make up for lost timeWhether you’re fresh out of college or decades into your career, this episode will help you understand what you can do to save for your future.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — because everyone deserves a Financial Dad.#AskDad #RetirementSavings #FinancialLiteracy #YoungMoney #MillennialFinance #FinancialDad #HowToRetire #401kTips #PersonalFinanceTips #MoneyBasicshttps://thefinancialdad.com/The Financial Dad™ is a podcast for young adults and aspiring entrepreneurs to teach you the things you didn't learn in school or at home—from quarterly taxes to W9s to retirement plans to insurance and saving—we’ve got you covered.Hosted by:Tim Smith, CFP®, Bridget Sicsko (PR Strategist) + Hally Smith (Actress) *This is strictly for educational purposes and does not suffice as advice.* 👉Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@Thefinancialdad👀Follow:https://www.instagram.com/thefinancialdad_/ Website: https://thefinancialdad.com/✍️Trusted Resources:QuickbooksNotionRiverside

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