What percent of your salary do you save?

Question

What percent of your salary do you save?

Answer 1

Yeah I'm trying to save about one paycheck a month, or 25%.  However, I live at home temporarily, and have no car payment because I have an older car, so technically I have a few less bills.  I'd like to try though and shoot to save the same amount when I move out in about a month.  To me, one paycheck should be able to saved...if you're that strapped that you need every cent, you're probably living above your means.

Answer 2

It's probably good to shoot for saving between 20% and 40%.  If this is possible without including 401k/529/IRA contributions thats great.