3 Signs Your Retirement Savings Will Let You Down

The monthly benefits you collect from Social Security probably won't be enough to sustain you during retirement. That's why saving on your own is so important.

The average senior on Social Security today collects roughly $20,000 a year. That's enough to help cover the bills, but you're probably used to living on a lot more.

The good news is that a healthy 401(k) or IRA balance can help fill that gap and help ensure that you have enough income to maintain a comfortable retirement lifestyle. But if you're not careful, you could wind up deeply disappointed with your nest egg. Here are a few signs you're on that path.

Source Fool.com