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INDUSTRY INSIGHT YOUR FINANCES SPONSORED CONTENT Small Savings Can Make a Big Difference L eaving a store the other day my son Tucker said, “Look!” and bent down to pick up a quarter. He immediately asked if he could buy some candy. I told him he could if that is what he really wanted, or he could go home and put it in his piggy bank and save it for something bigger later. He reluctantly agreed to save it and we went home and added it to his piggy bank. The interaction gave me an idea for my new article. It can be easy to overlook the importance of saving for retirement, especially when you’re focused on shorter-term financial priorities such as buying a new car or saving for college. However, it’s crucial to consider your long-term financial security and make saving for retirement a priority. If y