However, the average millennial reported roughly $63,000 in retirement savings so far.
While millennials will need more money to retire comfortably, many are far away from the savings milestone experts suggest.
What's more, the future of the US Social Security system is uncertain, and longer expected lifespans — while a positive development — will require more retirement savings.
How to figure out how much retirement savings you needTiffany Bell, a 36-year-old business management professional based in Houston, didn't always take retirement savings seriously.
How millennials can get their retirement savings back on trackWhile some millennials are struggling financially, it's not all doom and gloom when it comes to their retirement prospects.
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