Most financial advisors will advise you as a general rule. suggest that you save 10% to 15% of your salary

If your goal is $750,000, then the amount you have to put in will depend on when you started.  

This is a case study.

Start investing when you are 25. This means you can save 13% from your monthly $35,000 income and more than $375 each month to get you to retirement with $750,000.

This video will give you a breakdown of the different timelines.

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