About 48 million Americans currently collect Social Security retirement benefits, while many millions more are still working -- and dreaming of the day when they, too, will be retirees. If you're among those pre-retirees, know that there are some actions you can take to make your financial future more secure.

Seven such actions are discussed below. This is important stuff, since retirement can last 30 or more years. The better you prepare for retirement, the better your retirement will be.

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