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Retiring with  $1 million or more in the bank  could be more doable than you think, especially if you start saving as soon as you enter the workforce. In a perfect world, you'll start putting your money to work in your 20s in order to reap the full benefits of  compound interest . Even if you don't get started until you hit 30, it's still more than possible to build a million-dollar portfolio by the time you're ready to stop working. Personal finance site  NerdWallet  created a chart showing the percentage of each biweekly paycheck you'd need to set aside to have $1 million saved by the time you're 67. The chart assumes you're starting at age 30 with zero dollars invested. It also assumes a six percent average annual investment return and various annual salaries. Scroll over the chart to see the exact numbers. Here's how much a 30-year old would have to set aside if she earns: $40,000:  18.3 percent of each paycheck $60

Before you go on a job interview, it's important to find out as much as you can about the company. That way you'll be prepared both to answer interview questions and to  ask the interviewer questions . You will also be able to find out whether the company and the  company culture  are a  good fit  for you. Take some time, in advance, to use the Internet to discover as much information as you can about the company. Spend time, as well, tapping into your network to see who you know who can help give you an interview edge over the other candidates. Here's how to research a company. Tips for Researching Companies Before Job Interviews Visit the Company Website Start by visiting the company website. There, you can review the organization's mission statement and history, products and services, and management, as well as information about the company culture. The information is usually available in the About Us section of the site. If there's a Press s