Personal Finance Retirement

What are we going to do with those 20 or 30 years we didn’t expect? Due to unfounded fears of unhappiness and regret, many intelligent, otherwise rational people, even into their 40s and 50s, are so convinced that old age is a time of misery that they simply deny any other outcome and refuse to plan their own destiny. This optimistic and highly informative guide to smart aging will detail for listeners the steps they need to take to ensure that long life becomes synonymous with good life.

With interest rates rising, your cash could now finally earn you some interest income. Well…it could…but it may not be doing so. You see, many financial institutions are not passing along higher interest to their customers.

What does it take to have a truly happy retirement? Is it money? 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.

Investors believe preparing for retirement requires a radically different set of tools or a dizzying array of products. Navigating the world of retirement products and services can be a full-time job. But investing for retirement is, in practice, not much (if at all) different from investing. In Plan Your Prosperity, Ken Fisher gives listeners a workable strategy to either develop their own retirement investing plan or work more successfully with a professional to increase the likelihood of achieving long-term goals while avoiding common pitfalls.

How much do I need to retire? Can I retire early? What’s the retirement age, anyway? No matter whether you are 25, 65, or any age in between, you probably have questions about retirement and knowing the answers is the key to planning your future. Whether you want to retire as soon as possible or are looking forward to continuing to work in some form for as long as you can, Retirement 101 guides you through each step as you approach this important milestone.

Start by understanding your money mindset, risk profile and why you can't afford not to invest—especially if you're a woman (thanks, gender inequality!). Dive deep into the various ways you can invest in the stock market and learn more about property investment. Discover how your superannuation has already made you an investor, and get the low-down on ethical investing before creating your own investment strategy that reflects your goals and values.

Unlike most retirement planning and lifestyle books that focus on investing - or at the other end of the spectrum, on how to get the senior discount on a Grand Slam Breakfast at Denny's - this new book from Jeff Yeager, America's favorite cheapskate, makes the compelling case that you can have a joyous, worry-free retirement by merely spending smart and focusing on what you truly want and expect out of retirement.

Former NFL great Ted Hardy took an early retirement after selling his sporting goods chain for $3 million net after tax...Ted’s money manager made a simple promise: If you stick to your withdrawal plan and get reasonable average annual returns, you’ll never run out of money....18 years later...Over $5 million is missing from Ted’s portfolio. As Jack investigates the disappearance of his stepfather’s money, he learns financial truths that challenge conventional wisdom and reveal a gaping hole in his own retirement picture.

Boost your financial IQ and start earning more, saving more, and growing your net worth - even as you sleep... There is a well-established way to solve your financial difficulties - it starts with a complete overhaul of your beliefs about money, followed by effective goal-setting and planning. From there, you’ll have to master your habits and learn to take action. Not only will this guide enlighten you on the processes of sound personal finance, but it will also equip you with real-world skills you can apply right away.

Today people worry that they're going to run out of money in their older age. That won't happen if you use a few tricks for squeezing higher payments from your assets - from your Social Security account (find the hidden values there), pension (monthly income or lump sum?), home equity (sell and invest the proceeds or take a reverse mortgage?), savings (should you buy a lifetime annuity?), and retirement accounts (how to invest and - critically - how much to withdraw from your savings each year).

Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to ensure a secure and satisfying retirement. Start your journey to financial independence and peace of mind today with "The Essential Retirement Toolkit."

From how to save for the day when you stop—or scale back—working to smart investment strategies to the best states to retire in to how to calculate your benefits, Retirement 101, 2nd Editions helps you create a retirement plan to accomplish your goals whatever they are.

This is your one-stop, definitive resource as you prepare for a secure and comfortable retirement. Investment and personal finance experts Larry Swedroe and Kevin Grogan present uniquely comprehensive coverage of every important aspect you need to think about as you approach retirement, including: Social Security, Medicare, investment planning strategy, portfolio maintenance, preparing your heirs, retirement issues faced by women, the threat of elder financial abuse, going beyond financials to think about your happiness, and much more.

From Here to Financial Happiness is the day-by-day guide for anyone dreaming of a better life. Whether you're dealing with debt, uncertain about retirement, or simply want to get a grip on your finances, this book can put you on the road to happiness with a simple 11-week journey. Just five to 10 minutes a day to think about money, your habits, your goals, and your dreams. What steps can you take today to get your finances on track? What bad habits, bad investments, and misconceptions should you let go of?

The most popular goal most people have when it comes to the subject of retirement is that there should not be any more debts to pay off. Meaning all commitments such as homes, cars, insurances should all be paid for by the time retirement comes around. Listen to this book and become educated so that you will be able to meet your retirement goals.

If you're like most Americans, your most valuable asset is your retirement fund. We diligently save money for years, yet most of us don't know how to avoid the costly mistakes that cause a good chunk of those savings to be lost to needless and excessive taxation. Now, in the midst of a financial crisis, there is more need than ever to protect your assets. The Retirement Savings Time Bomb, by renowned tax advisor Ed Slott, shows you in clear-cut layman's terms how to take control over your retirement savings plan.

After 20-plus years working as a financial planner helping clients save for, get to, and stay retired, Mr. Lima learned that effective retirement planning follows a pattern - a mindset. He calls it the WealthBuilder Mindset. Those who embrace the WealthBuilder Mindset can often achieve their retirement goals. Those who approach retirement planning as a second thought tend to find themselves struggling in retirement and making major lifestyle compromises that were never intended.

Navigating retirement can be daunting, but here’s how to do it with confidence and excitement, even if you’re just starting with your golden years…So, you've just stepped into retirement–a world brimming with excitement and possibilities. It's supposed to be your dream chapter… freedom, relaxation, and finally more time for yourself. Instead, you’re facing a lot of questions like, "How do I handle my finances now?" "What if my health takes a left turn?" and "How do I fill my days meaningfully?" Let's face it… retirement, while liberating, can feel like sailing into the unknown.

Unleash your inner adventurer: how to plan the ultimate retirement that's anything but boring. Inside this jam-packed audiobook, you'll find hundreds of ideas to spark your imagination for planning an exciting, active, happy, healthy, and mentally sharp life after work.

Are you investing with the help of financial advisers, money managers, or bankers? Are you thinking about investing, but you don't know where to start and who to trust in the financial jungle out there? By listening to The Million Dollar Decision, you'll finally discover how to make sure your invested money works for you...and not for the financial industry.