Thomas BarwickMolly Richardson, 35, regularly contributes to her 401(k) plan, but the structural engineer said she isn't too worried about retirement yet. "There are so many individuals, young, mid-career and deep into their career, that are not saving enough for a healthy and secure retirement," said Jacqueline Reeves, the director of retirement plan services at Bryn Mawr Capital Management. The retirement savings shortfallOther reports show that a retirement savings shortfall is weighing heavily on Americans as they approach retirement age. LiveCareer's retirement fears survey found that 82% of workers have considered delaying their retirement due to financial reasons, while 92% fear they may need to work longer than originally planned. More than any other money misstep, not saving for retirement early enough is the biggest financial regret for 22% of Americans, according to another report by Bankrate.

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Persons: Thomas Barwick Molly Richardson, isn't, Richardson, Gen Xers, Zers, Jacqueline Reeves, Reeves, Lisa Cutter, Cutter, they're, Catherine Collinson, you'll, Bryn Mawr's Reeves, Greg McBride Organizations: CNBC, Bryn Mawr Capital Management, Fidelity Investments, Pew Charitable, American, Transamerica Center, Retirement Studies, Transamerica Institute, Bankrate Locations: Jacksonville , Florida, U.S, Bryn Mawr, Terre Haute , Indiana