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A nest egg that lasts

Are your savings enough to last you? asked Rodney Brooks at USA Today. Now that people are living longer, that's a question more and more of us should be seriously thinking about. It's not uncommon to spend decades in retirement these days, so it's important that you secure a nest egg big enough to allow you to live comfortably for longer than you might expect. That's why if you can delay retirement, you probably should. Two or three more years of working can give you a higher degree of security for retirement. Waiting longer to claim Social Security benefits can also help. And once you do retire, be sure to set a budget, just as you should when you're working. Factor in key expenses, including health care, and remember to scrutinize your spending and debt to see where you can save and keep costs manageable.

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Sergio Hernandez is business editor of The Week's print edition. He has previously worked for The DailyProPublica, the Village Voice, and Gawker.