I’m 26. That’s where I get confused - I don’t know what to expect to make, and I don’t know how much I should have by retirement and when I should retire. I wouldn’t know how to come up with the answers, but I also want to definitely figure it out.

Great, thanks! Also - I’ve read so much about retirement and just end up getting confused. Some say to get a Roth IRA aside from a 401k from your job as well. True? Not necessary?

I don’t have any retirement savings, I just found out my job will match 3% of my contributions. I’m in the process of building an emergency fund and saving for a downpayment on a home. I also have all federal student loans that drive me crazy and I’m wondering if I should attack them aggressively. Will having student…