Download or read book What Every Senior Ought to Know about Retiring written by Robert Kennedy and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-01-22 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains plain talk about a simple event that often sounds complicated. The reason I'm publishing this is to give seniors who have accumulated fewer assets than traditionally thought necessary for retirement, a fresh perspective. Experts say about 80% of the Baby Boom generation is at risk of running out of money before they die. AARP says that 40% of them plan to work until they drop. All their lives, their sheer numbers have caused change in every aspect of American society. Traditional retirement will also change as the Boomers enter this space. Deploying insufficient "nest egg" assets using counter intuitive methods will prompt tens of millions of them to retire with a savage defensive posture that can provide safety and security until the end. This book is not about investment strategies, allocation methods or subjects that many financial books cover in detail for the scant minority of Boomers who have accumulated sufficient savings to retire in style. It's for the rest of us with insufficient savings that traditional guidelines suggest will run out before we die. If the traditional odds indicate that 80% of us are at risk of running out of money before we die, obviously we don't want to be running with that crowd - using the traditional guidelines. Am I right? From my perspective, I believe a majority of the "at risk" Boomers can beat the odds and retire safely, and I intend to be one of them... I'll share so you can too. This is a very skinny book. It's not a literary masterpiece by any stretch of your imagination, its' beauty is in its' brevity, its' strength is in identifying why to do what you need to do to proactively protect yourself, your spouse, your family and your retirement from the unintended consequences of unanticipated events that can confiscate everything you have, leaving you helpless and homeless at a time when recovery would be impossible. Stop. Read that run-on sentence again. After just a couple hours of reading you'll have a much firmer grasp of where you are, and how to carve out a safe and secure retirement on a shoe string budget. I implore you to invest those couple hours to plow through this... for you. Retirement for at-risk Boomers will be as serious as armed combat. I mean no slight to the war-time experiences endured by combat veterans, but how can you expect to have fun moving forward if you're constantly looking over your shoulder for trouble, like an infantry soldier? I learned serious lessons in Vietnam that correlate to what I'm seeing on this retirement horizon. Fun and happiness are reserved for forward lookers keeping an eye out for the next adventure and any good reason to enjoy the moments at hand... but here's the rub; It would be absolutely irresponsible of you to not spend what little time and effort it takes to lock down security for the rest of your life, wouldn't it? When I say that the protections need to be in place in advance of any unplanned incident or emergency, your professional legal and financial advisers will support this, which is why I call "locking-in security" an immediate necessity. It's not complicated at all.

Download or read book What the Happiest Retirees Know 10 Habits for a Healthy Secure and Joyful Life written by Wes Moss and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling author of You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think and host of Money Matters reveals the 10 essential habits for a rich, rewarding, and blissful retirement. What does it take to have a truly happy retirement? Is it money? A mortgage-free home? An active social life? A long-lasting marriage—or maybe a new one? Finance expert, author, and radio host Wes Moss asked more than 2,000 of the nation’s happiest retirees to find out—and their answers may surprise you. Through a series of revealing surveys, Moss noticed a pattern of distinct, recognizable habits that the happiest retirees shared, from the simplest of lifestyle choices to the smartest of financial strategies. These are the kinds of habits anyone can develop—the perfect road map to a healthy, secure, and joyful retirement—sooner. Whether you’re already retired or just starting to make plans, these 10 simple actions and attitudes can make a profound difference in every aspect of your life. The book is packed with hard-won wisdom and invaluable advice on how to make little changes now that will have the biggest impact later. It’s filled with proven ways to develop smarter habits with: Money (“Think river, not reservoir”); Family (“Get your kids off your payroll”); Housing (“Live mortgage-free”); Investing (“Be a tomorrow investor”); Spending (“Be pound wise—so you can be penny foolish”); and much more. With these 10 transformational habits, you can stop obsessing over money, stay socially connected, and start enjoying your new life—as the happiest retiree on the block.

Download or read book Retirement Maze written by Rob Pascale and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of baby boomers are just beginning to retire, and in doing so many are likely to run into adjustment problems, such as loss of identity, deterioration of marriage and social life, and feelings of disconnectedness to the world. Studies have found that as many as 40% of retirees have difficulty adjusting, and even those who claim to enjoy retirement may experience some uneasiness as they adapt to a life lacking in structure and direction. This book investigates the struggles faced by retirees in building a new life outside of the workforce. It provides an honest assessment of retirement, based on the not-always-acknowledged fact that it is a difficult transition with pitfalls and obstacles to be overcome. But along with uncovering problems, the authors also propose solutions to enable both current and future retirees to be better prepared, allowing them to avoid being blind-sided by unexpected situations. By reading about the experiences of their peers, current and future retirees will come to understand that others share their difficulties adjusting, and that tactics are available to improve their comfort level in retirement as well as their overall well-being. Retirees and those planning for retirement will find in these pages what they need to make retirement successful and enjoyable.

Download or read book An Uncommon Guide to Retirement written by Jeff Haanen and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What am I going to do with my retirement? People talk about retirement like it’s supposed to be an endless vacation. But what if, like the majority of those facing retirement, you can’t afford such a luxury? Or, what if you just want something more from retirement? Some advocate for no retirement at all. But you’ve worked for decades and a rest and reprieve do sound appealing. What should you do? Does God have a purpose for your retirement? Yes, He does. Learn how to discern what it is by taking an uncommon approach. Jeff Haanen looks biblically and practically at the need for rest and purpose in retirement. And teaches you how to: Take a sabbatical rest in early retirement Listen to God’s voice for their calling in retirement Rethink “work” in retirement Understand family systems and leaving a legacy Planning retirement doesn’t have to be distressing. Retire in a way that’s God-honoring, purpose-filled, restful, and truly biblical.

Download or read book Planning for the Elderly A Financial Guide to Aging written by Keith R. Fevurly and published by Publisher Services. This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plan for your elder or senior years, defined here as age 55 and over. This comprehensive book focuses on all relevant topics and events occurring in the life of an elderly individual, including the loss of a spouse and parent. There is a specific focus on retirement planning and retirement income strategies as well as basic estate planning for the elderly individual or couple. Learn how to maximize Social Security retirement, spousal and survivor's benefits, Medicare, and long term care coverage. The book also discusses where a senior should live during retirement and includes the often-neglected topic of succession planning for a family business owner. An added bonus of the book is an appendix of forms that may be used by the senior in estate and family business planning.Written by an expert and long- standing educator in the field of personal financial planning, Planning for the Elderly: A Financial Guide To Aging, is a comprehensive summary of issues important to the elderly individual in preparing for and living in the 'golden years'. The author, Keith Fevurly, is an estate planning attorney and investment advisor with Integra Financial Planning, Inc., Greenwood Village, Colorado.

Download or read book The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty written by Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz and published by Crown Currency. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here at last are the hard-to-find answers to the dizzying array of financial questions plaguing those who are age fifty and older. The financial world is more complex than ever, and people are struggling to make sense of it all. If you’re like most people moving into the phase of life where protecting—as well as growing-- assets is paramount, you’re faced with a number of financial puzzles. Maybe you’re struggling to get your kids through college without drawing down your life’s savings. Perhaps you sense your nest egg is at risk and want to move into safer investments. Maybe you’re contemplating downsizing to a smaller home, but aren’t sure of the financial implications. Possibly, medical expenses have become a bigger drain than you expected and you need help assessing options. Perhaps you’ll shortly be eligible for social security but want to optimize when and how to take it. Whatever your specific financial issue, one thing is certain—your range of choices is vast. As the financial world becomes increasingly complex, what you need is deeply researched advice from professionals whose credentials are impeccable and who prize clarity and straightforwardness over financial mumbo-jumbo. Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz and the Schwab team have been helping clients tackle their toughest money issues for decades. Through Carrie’s popular “Ask Carrie” columns, her leadership of the Charles Schwab Foundation, and her work across party lines through two White House administrations and with the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability, she has become one of America’s most trusted sources for financial advice. Here, Carrie will not only answer all the questions that keep you up at night, she’ll provide answers to many questions you haven’t considered but should.

Download or read book Keys to a Successful Retirement written by Fritz Gilbert and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're finally retired! Learn how to make these the best years of your life. Congrats on your retirement! But now what will you do with all that free time? With Keys to a Successful Retirement, you'll discover everything you need to know to get your retired years off to a great start. Covering topics like finances, embracing your passions, and dealing with feelings of aimlessness, grief, and depression that may crop up, this in-depth guide to retired living answers all the burning questions you want to ask—as well as those you're afraid to. Take a complete look at your newfound freedom and explore what it really means to have a successful retirement. This in-depth guide includes: Essential basics—Make sure you're retirement ready with advice for managing your savings, dealing with healthcare, staying fit, and more. Handling tough times—Dig into the more challenging aspects of retirement, like how to best handle the effects it can have on your mental health. Be your own boss—Get guidance that teaches you how to decide what you want your retirement to be and how you can lean into the things that you love. An exciting new chapter of your life is starting—get a helping hand ensuring it's the best it can be!

Download or read book Retirement Planning Guidebook written by Wade Pfau and published by . This book was released on 2023-03-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Can I Retire Yet written by Darrow Kirkpatrick and published by StructureByDesign. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've worked hard, lived carefully, and saved diligently. You've reached major milestones and accumulated more assets than you dreamed possible, and yet you hesitate. ""Can I retire?"" This book will help answer that question by showing you.... The tools you need to live a secure and independent retirement, without worrying about money What you must know before leaving a career behind How much it will cost you to live in retirement, and how to manage your cash flow The current choices for retirement health care, including lesser-known but effective options The threat from inflation: two secrets that politicians and bankers will never admit A realistic assessment of the impact that income taxes will have on your retirement Social Security's role in your retirement: when you should claim and how much it's worth to you How to construct and manage an investment portfolio for income and growth in retirement About immediate annuities and why you need multiple sources of retirement income The key variables and unknowns in your retirement withdrawal equation Reviews of the best retirement calculators, and tips for how to use them accurately Beyond the simplistic 4% Rule to the latest research on safe withdrawal rates Realistic bracketing of your retirement savings needs, without over caution or overconfidence The history of economic cycles and the related asset classes for optimal retirement security A survey of strategies plus original research for how to orchestrate your retirement distributions A practical "retirement fuel gauge" alerting you to problems while you still have time to act Backup plans: the "lifeboat strategies" for ensuring you'll never be without essential income The 6 crucial questions to answer before you can retire The one, simple, powerful, non-financial reason that you can and should retire earlier than later

Download or read book Buy This Not That written by Sam Dogen and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SPEND YOUR WAY TO FREEDOM LIKE A TRUE FINANCIAL SAMURAI Sam Dogen, creator of the Financial Samurai blog, knows that you need to spend money to make money. He’s taught over 90 million readers how to invest wisely in all facets of life, from education to parenting to relationships to side hustles, even choosing where to work and play. Now, in his Wall Street Journal bestseller, Buy This, Not That, the Financial Samurai takes the guesswork out of financial planning and shows you exactly what to buy, how much to spend, and how to optimize every dollar you earn so you can maximize wealth building and live life on your terms. The good news? You don’t need to be a millionaire or a genius to achieve financial freedom. It’s about making the most of your money, now and forever—and it’s never too late to get started. You’ll learn: — The Financial Samurai’s 70/30 framework for optimal financial decision-making — What is “good debt” and “bad debt,” and the right way to pay down debt or invest — Strategies and tips for building passive income streams that work for your goals and risk tolerance — How to invest in real estate, even if you can't afford to buy property — Rules for spending—from coffee and cars to mortgages and marriage — And so much more!

Download or read book The Procrastinator s Guide to Retirement written by David Trahair and published by Cormorant Books. This book was released on 2021-03-06 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let’s face it, planning and saving for retirement is not easy. We are told that the earlier we start the better and that the “magic of compounding” will make our dreams come true if we simply trust the stock market and our investment advisor. ​But for most people it’s simply not possible. People in their twenties are often saddled with student debt and may be struggling to find suitable full-time employment. Saving for retirement is the last thing on their minds, as it should be. ​Then in our thirties and forties we tend to do things like get married, have kids, and buy houses. All these things cost a lot of money! So for many people there simply isn’t any money left to put away for retirement. Therefore many of us become procrastinators when it comes to saving for retirement. ​But there is hope. This book will take you step-by-step though planning and saving for retirement starting in your fifties and the best way to fund your retirement years. It is designed for people approaching retirement who want to ensure it is comfortable and stress-free.

Download or read book Work Optional written by Tanja Hester and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical action guide for financial independence and early retirement from the popular Our Next Life blogger. In today's work culture, we're expected to hustle around the clock. But what if you could escape the traditional path and get on one that doesn't require working full-time until age 65? What if you could wake up every day without an alarm clock and do the things you love most? Tanja Hester and her husband Mark left their crazed careerist lifestyle to live their dream life in Lake Tahoe, retiring early from high-stress careers. Now Tanja will help you map out a customized plan for freedom and make it easy to succeed, whether you're good at math and budgeting -- or not! Work Optional is more than just a financial plan: it's a plan for your whole life -- designed by you, not by an employer or clients. Tanja walks you through envisioning your dream life, accounting for variables such as health care and children, protecting yourself from recessions and future unknowns, and achieving a purpose-filled early retirement, semi-retirement, or career intermission with completely doable, non-penny-pinching steps. You can live a happier, more meaningful life, free from the daily grind. Regardless of where you are in your career, Work Optionalwill get you there.

Download or read book The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement written by Doug Nordman and published by . This book was released on 2011-06-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't have to pursue another career in government or the corporate world once you leave the military. Indeed, if you understand your key military benefits as well as fine-tune your finances, you should be able to chart a new arid exciting post-military life! That's the central message running throughout this revealing book for servicemembers, veterans, and their families who want to become financially independent prior to committing themselves to full-time retirement and plan accordingly. Semi-retired at age 41 and enjoying life with his family on the beaches of Hawaii, the author outlines how military personnel can become happily semi-retired regardless of their age. Emphasizing the importance of family, lifestyle, and bridge careers, Doug Nordman goes a long Way in providing answers to one of today's most important questions for transitioning military - ôWhat do you want to do with the rest of your life?ö Dispelling numerous myths about military transition, finances, and retirement. He focuses on the two most important inflation-protected benefits military retirees and their families receive and can build upon for creating a financially independent and semi-retired lifestyle: military pension TRICARE health system He shows how to build a sound financial house based upon: military benefits investment portfolios part-time work savings bridge careers frugal living Filled with examples checklists, recommended websites, and a rich collection of appendices that deal with inflation, multiple income streams, and the value of a military, pension, this ground-breaking book is essential reading for anyone contemplating retiring from the military or jump-starting their post-military career in the direction of semi-retirement and/or full-time retirement Book jacket.

Download or read book Retirement Planning For Dummies written by Matthew Krantz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advice and guidance on planning for retirement Retirement Planning For Dummies is a one-stop resource to get up to speed on the critical steps needed to ensure you spend your golden years living in the lap of luxury—or at least in the comfort of your own home. When attempting to plan for retirement, web searching alone can cause you more headaches than answers, leaving many to feel overwhelmed and defeated. This book takes the guesswork out of the subject and guides readers while they plan the largest financial obligation of their life. Take stock of your finances Proactively plan for your financial future Seek the help of professionals or go it alone Use online tools to make retirement planning easier Whether you're just starting out with a 401(k) or you’re a seasoned vet with retirement in your near future, this book helps younger and older generations alike how to plan their retirement.

Download or read book Everything You Need to Know about Saving for Retirement written by Ben Carlson and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-21 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to planning for retirement the majority of people are on their own. There's no one to coach you or hold your hand to make sure you understand what you need to do, when you need to do it, or how to make wise decisions with your life savings. The goal of this book is to help remove some of the stress, confusion, and anguish involved in the process of saving and investing for retirement. Money is a tool that can either cause or solve a lot of problems in your life. This book guides you through the big decisions necessary to get you on the right track towards financial independence so you can move on with your life to focus on more important things and let your money do the work for you. Everything You Need to Know About Saving For Retirement covers: *How to get started with your retirement savings *Why saving is more important than investing *How much you should save for retirement *How to spend your money on the things you care about *Where to invest your money *How to become a 401(k) millionaire *How to make up for a late start to saving and retirement planning *How much you need to retire *How to think about Social Security *The 3 biggest things you need to know about investing and much more Ben Carlson is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management. He has spent his career working with nonprofits and individuals to help them plan and invest their money wisely. Ben is the author of three other books including A Wealth of Common Sense: Why Simplicity Trumps Complexity in Any Investment Plan as well as the blog A Wealth of Common Sense.

Download or read book 1001 Things Everyone Over 55 Should Know written by Constance Schrader and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1999 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This complete guide to life after 55 helps to ensure that the second half-century of your life will be as vital and fun-filled as the first. Featuring health information, and outlines what you should know about handling credit, health insurance, taxes and Social Security, 1001 Things Everyone Over 55 Should Know is an indispensable guide. With chapters on lifelong learning, glorious grandparenting, mastering e-mail, hormone replacement therapy, crime prevention, estate planning, and more, this book is a must-have for those interested in taking full advantage of the best years of their lives.

Download or read book What You Don t Know about Retirement Income Can Hurt You written by Jack Tatar and published by People Tested Books. This book was released on 2016-01-15 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past, retirement planning was focused on reaching "the number" or what the value of our "nest egg" needed to be. For years, clients and advisers focused solely on their "account value" to gauge whether or not they're were going to ever retire. We were told that this "number" was different for every person. Well, the reality is that today, that "number" should no longer the sole focus for investors hoping and praying to retire. Rather the focus should be on "how much" will that number provide in income! Recreating a paycheck in retirement or funding the day to day needs for retirees has become more important that the journey to a specific "number." And this has everything to do with the realities that taxes, healthcare costs, low interest rates, volatile markets and tending to the needs of older parents and your own children have created havoc for any plans that we had to reach the retirement of our dreams. These realities bring into question many of the foundations that we created our retirement plans on - such things as 401(k)s, IRAs and Medicare. These plans were made before we knew about the benefits of Roth IRAs or the realities of means testing raising Medicare costs are demanding that retirement planning be focused on retirement income, not just the value of your "nest egg"! This trend towards retirement income, or what is also known as "distribution" is the reason that we've gathered these authors together to provide you with a book that outlines these new realities. This book was written by financial advisers, professionals and experts who have recognized that the rules of retirement have changed and they're advising their clients accordingly. They have their ear to the current realities and demands of the financial marketplace, and are implementing strategies that are focused on helping their clients to navigate these new realities. The authors of this book are not advisers and experts who are remaining in their comfort zone and advising clients on the same tired old investment approaches. They are professionals who understand the current realities of the industry and willing to venture out of their own "comfort zone" to find investment options that are most appropriate for their clients. With an understanding that every client is different and unique, these professionals recognize that they need to interpret these new realities into customized solutions for each of their clients. As you read the chapters, you'll hear the passion and focus that each of these finan- cial professionals have for the wellbeing of their clients. The key thing to remember as you read this book, is that if your financial adviser is not discussing these matters with you, you may not have the right adviser. And if your adviser is discussing these items with you, then it's important to work with them and integrate this type of thinking into your financial strategies. This book is required reading for anyone nearing retirement, already retired or wondering if they'll ever retire. Retirement can be achievable for everyone. You just have to have the right information, the right approach and the right advice. Allow these authors to help you to understand the new rules of retirement so that you can achieve the retirement of your dreams. That should be the focus of every investor and every financial adviser working today!