If you want to have peace of mind as old age approaches, you need to increase your retirement savings.

These tips from Nasdaq and GOBankingRates provide a good guide you can go by. One simple tip is to make savings a priority, not an option. Reminding yourself it’s vital will motivate you to stick with your plan.

You’ll want to start saving as early as possible, but also remember it’s never too late to begin. Try to save at least 10 percent of your income annually — and take advantage of employer match options!

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