Author: Katie Brockman, The Motley Fool

The longer you delay on these actions, the harder it will be to build the nest egg you’ll need.

It’s easier than you think to get your finances on track, even later in life.

Social Security benefits can make a great cushion for your nest egg, but they shouldn’t make up all your retirement income.

Retirement planning isn’t an exact science, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan strategically.