The trick to becoming a 401(k) millionaire and retiring early: Make your money work for you re comfortably [Video]

A recent survey by Northwestern Mutual suggested it takes nearly $1.5 million to retire comfortably, leading many Americans to wonder if they’ll ever be able to experience those “golden years” as they’d hoped.

Market analyst and CPA Dan Geltrude says the best way to get there is to make your money work for you, and it starts with your 401(k). 

“You want to start investing as early as possible because compounding time is on your side, so start early,” he said Monday on FOX Business’ “Mornings with Maria.”

Investing while young is better, but it’s also important to take advantage of matching opportunities employers offer to help secure your future.

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“There’s no reason not to take advantage of that,” Geltrude continued before diving into a discussion about diversifying investments.

“Spread out that risk because, when you have all your eggs in one basket, what happens to that basket if things go a little …