You May Not Be Behind on Retirement Savings -- But There's Still Cause for Concern

Knowing how you're doing compared to the average American doesn't tell you as much as you might think.Figuring out how much you need to save for retirement can be confusing. You don't know how long you'll live or what your expenses will be like. This makes it tough to know whether you're on track for your goals, even if you're saving regularly.Some people find that comparing their progress to others' helps them. While this can provide a quick sense of how you're doing compared to the average American, it mi ...