3 Retirement Statistics That Should Scare You

No matter how old you are, retirement is probably on your mind. This doesn't mean spending your workday dreaming of drinking Mai Tais on a cruise ship, though. Instead, like 64% of your fellow Americans, you're probably worried you won't have enough money to retire.

Unfortunately, you have good reason to worry. We're in the midst of a retirement crisis and there's reason to believe things are going to get worse. There's also a lot of troubling data -- like three worrisome numbers explained here-- suggesting average Americans are going to face a lot of financial struggle after leaving the workforce.

The good news is, while these numbers are scary, there are practical steps you can take to overcome your fears, end your retirement worries, and put yourself on the path to a secure retirement.

Source: Fool.com