Nearly Half of Middle-Aged Americans Don't Think They're on Track for Retirement. Here's How to Change That.

Retirement isn't a period of life we should just dive into. Rather, there should be a host of planning -- and saving -- involved. And that effort should happen over the course of many years -- ideally, throughout your career.

The good news is that 54% of Gen Xers in their 40s and 50s think they're on track for retirement, according to a new report from the Society of Actuaries. But that also means that nearly half of middle-aged Americans think they still have a lot of work to do. If you're feeling less than secure about your retirement and you're already halfway through your career, here are some essential moves to make.

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