The 1% retirement savings challenge: How to save slowly to make millions
If you feel behind, the 1 percent challenge could be an easy way to get on track.
4 min read
Sep 15, 2025
Maurie Backman
Contributor, Investing
EXPERTISE
- Personal finance
- Financial planning
- Retirement planning
- 401(k)s and IRAs
- Social Security
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Binghamton University
Maurie Backman has been writing about personal finance for more than a decade. She's produced thousands of articles on topics ranging from retirement planning to investing to mortgages to health care and previously hosted a weekly personal finance webinar.
Maurie studied creative writing and finance at Binghamton University. After a short but successful hedge fund run and a brief stint designing toys and working in marketing, she decided to combine her passion for writing and finance into a new career path. When she's not busy offering up retirement planning advice, you can find her walking her two dogs, roaming a hiking trail, or curling up with a good book.
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