5 ways to beef up your retirement savings

Research shows that many people are worried about having enough money saved for retirement.

Some don't think they'll be able to live comfortably with what they have tucked away, and even those with significant savings fear going broke, one survey showed.

But take heart. Financial experts have given this problem a lot of serious thought, and in today's special report, we look at five ways to beef up your retirement savings.

1. It's never too late to start saving

Retirement columnist Rodney Brooks talks to financial planners about how to save for retirement, even if you're behind.

FULL STORY:Start planning now

2. Take charge of your own of your finances

Retirement reporter Nanci Hellmich interviews certified financial planner Jeff Rose, the author of Soldier of Finance, about how to get out of debt and save more aggressively. He has designed a financial evaluation quiz for readers.

FULL STORY:Some ideas for managing your money

3. How to save more and spend less

We talk with top national experts about the best ways to save — and spend — in retirement.

FULL STORY:Advice from the pros

Listen to retirement savings advice from Matt Sadowsky, director of retirement and annuities at TD Ameritrade.

4. Is $1 million even enough to live a comfortable life in retirement?

Retirement columnist Rodney Brooks has a new book that features some of his best columns. The stories offer insights on a wide range of topics from how to avoid losing your retirement nest egg in scams to how to make the most of your new life.

FULL STORY:Excerpts from one of Brooks' columns

5. Calculate how much you need to save

One of the keys to having enough money in retirement is figuring how much you need to be saving. Use this calculator to help you create your retirement plan.

FULL STORY:Retirement calculator