Vanguard's advice expert says Gen X should make one simple move to boost retirement savings

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• There’s good news for Gen Xers nearing retirement: if you’re willing to extend your career by just a few weeks, your savings can rival thousands of dollars in salary from decades prior, according to Vanguard’s head of advice.

If you checked your 401(k) in recent weeks, now may be a good time to have a reality check.