I'm not a financial advisor etc.

David Bach would advise about an hour per day of your pay but more for those who, like me, started a bit later in life.

Start with an amount that you feel comfortable with and then gradually increase it. Don't skip paying your bills, just set some aside for yourself before you do.

I like round #'s, so I increased my own contributions by increments of $100, but it is really based upon your own income and circumstances.

Thank you for the comment and question.