24/7 Wall St. It won’t come as any surprise to learn that millions of Americans are trying to put money away for retirement, with varying degrees of success. Unfortunately, the number of people behind is shockingly high, putting millions at risk of not enjoying their retirement years. Key Points 58.4% of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement. Only 7.2$500,000 or more for retirement. If you’re thinking about retiring or know someone who is, there are three q ...