5 steps to a richer life in retirement

How much money does it take to live a comfortable life in retirement? Is a million bucks enough? And how in the world can you save that much?

In this month's special report, we offer five steps to a richer life in retirement.

1. How to save $1 million for retirement

USA TODAY retirement columnist Rodney Brooks talks to some of the nation's top investment experts about how you can save money and invest it so you end up with $1 million dollars — or more.

FULL STORY:Advice from the pros

2. When is the best time to take Social Security?

Retirement reporter Nanci Hellmich interviews the author of a new book who says many people leave tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars in Social Security benefits on the table.

FULL STORY: How to maximize your Social Security benefits

3. 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

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

4. Entrepreneurs are not saving for retirement.

Many small-business owners are focused on their companies and not saving aggressively enough for their later years.

FULL STORY:What financial experts recommend to entrepreneurs

5.Looking for a radio show and website that's fun and rich in ideas?

Try 2BoomerBabes Radio Hour and the 2BoomerBabes.com website.

FULL STORY: The radio show features topics that appeal to Baby Boomers.

USA TODAY retirement columnist Rodney Brooks is the author of a new e-book, Is One Million Dollars Enough? A guide to planning for and living through a successful retirement. The book is available at major online book stores, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Google Play and Kobo.