Personal Finance Retirement

Investing is scary. Never is that more true than during market pullbacks and recessions, whether the Great Recession of 2008; the brief, vertiginous COVID crash in 2020; or any number of recent smaller, yet still wrenching, periods of economic turbulence. We see those flashing red numbers and all semblance of “planning” or “risk tolerance” suddenly goes out the window. We wonder: Will I ever be able to retire? Should I be buying GameStop stock? What, uh, is this stock market thing, anyway?

Are you ready to embark on the journey to your dream retirement? In "Retire Your Way: Crafting Your Ideal Retirement Lifestyle," we guide you through the steps to create the retirement you've always envisioned. This audiobook is your personalized roadmap to financial freedom, happiness, and fulfillment in your golden years. Whether you dream of traveling the world, pursuing new hobbies, or simply enjoying more time with loved ones, our expert insights and practical advice will help you achieve your retirement goals.

Are you a real estate agent thinking about your retirement or an active agent ready to take your real estate business to the next level? If you’re ready to set yourself apart, this audiobook is your guide to growing your business or preparing for success in retirement. Our industry is being reshaped by the pandemic, new real estate technology, and the online home search. With the average age of active real estate agents continuing to rise, many agents are contemplating whether they will leave their real estate career in the next two years.

Looking for an alternative perspective on retirement planning? Not sure where to find information on the market? Look no further. Retirement Alpha is your straightforward retirement guide based on math and science. Don't get bogged down in the market; utilize simple strategies with life insurance and annuities to obtain your own happily ever after.

The book Retirement Boom™ outlines specific action steps Baby Boomers can take planning their retirement income, withdrawing from their retirement savings creating a sustainable income that they cannot outlive and explores the key retirement income risks and how to manage these risks.

If you're looking to retire wealthy one day, and you'd like "that day" to be sooner than later but don't know how to get there, then here's the deal. Retirement has always seemed so far in the future you've felt you don't need to worry about planning for it yet. Or, you have started to think about it, but you simply don't know where to begin with all the different pension and saving options. How much do you even need for retirement anyway?! In this audiobook you will find all the expert tips and advice you'll need to make sure that your retirement runs smoothly.

Missed Fortune 101 is like no other money guide. Author and financial strategist Douglas R. Andrew dares to question the conventional wisdom on personal finance that most people accept. He shows you how to seize financial opportunities you never knew existed. With Missed Fortune 101 as your guide, you'll never view your house, your mortgage, your retirement plans, your investments, and your other assets the same way again.

How to build - and keep - generational wealth! How can a family build "safe and sure" wealth...that lasts for generations? That's the question answered by Perpetual Wealth. You'll discover how families can create wealth together to serve the good of all. The authors call it "family financing", and it's about much more than money! Among the many fascinating and insightful points, you'll learn: Why "typical" financial advice sabotages long-term wealth, the "four cornerstones of generational wealth" that ensure an inheritance will be wisely used, not wasted, and more.

Suitable for newcomers and seasoned listeners alike, this book offers essential insights to clarify and streamline the retirement planning process. Designed for individuals aged 30 and above, it addresses prevalent concerns and goals related to retirement with practical advice and empathetic guidance.

Retirement doesn't have to be dull or boring! Uncover a world of exciting new hobbies, keep fit and agile, make a real difference in the world, declutter your house, earn extra income, and add a sparkle to your retired life with this friendly and helpful guide.

Your retirement is calling: It’s time to seize the joy of your golden years, even if you fear it may be filled with boredom or solitude.

Have you ever wondered why some retirees are active, physically fit, at the top of their game mentally - and always ready to take on the next adventure without worry about how much it will cost - while others scrimp on all of their purchases and lose sleep every time the stock market hiccups? The reason has to do with the habits they’ve established. Your habits can drive you towards (or further away from) your goals. Even the seemingly “little” things can get you going in the right direction.

Do you have enough money for retirement? Want to cash out of the nine-to-five corporate workweek while young enough to pursue your dreams? Are you ready right now to live off the income from a handful of real estate rental properties? Beginners start here. Learn about the technique called House FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Find out how to create the life you want to live with just a few real estate investments so you can fast-forward to a stress-free early retirement.

More and more people are reassessing their lives as a result of the pandemic. Many have left their jobs or reduced their hours. Others have resolved to work only as long as they must, retiring early to focus on families and friends, hobbies or travel. Meanwhile, employers all over the world are experimenting with a four-day week. Making the most of these choices requires having and growing enough money to enjoy your future life, without needing to worry about it running out. But when it comes to investing in a pension, there is a dizzying number of complex options available.

When the global pandemic hit, older workers fortunate enough to retain their jobs once again had to navigate enormous upheaval, virtually overnight. Working from home, often in isolation, over-fifties found themselves facing daunting technological and social challenges. If this scenario is all too familiar, In Control at 50+ shows how to make the new normal work for you. Kerry Hannon, a workplace futurist and renowned expert on business, careers, and personal finance, combines all her insights and skills to help you actively shape your work future into what you want it to be.

Do you want to achieve financial freedom, but have no idea how to get there? Do you feel like you just aren't making enough money? Are you stuck in debt and wish you could get out? Do you feel like your current financial plan isn't working or isn't working well enough? If you said yes to any of these questions, it's time for you to begin your 10-year turnaround. The Ten-Year Turnaround is a life-changing financial plan that will enable you to turnaround your money problems and finally achieve financial freedom.

According to Doug Andrew, the best-selling author of Missed Fortune 101, too many Americans are being led down the wrong financial path. Even worse, many Baby Boomers find themselves panicking, fearful that they've already fallen too far behind to ever catch up. In this indispensable and eye-opening guide, Andrew provides fresh new pathways to reaching financial security.

Remember those summer vacations when you were a kid? Well, that’s what your retirement can feel like…but without returning to school anymore. Don’t feel guilty about using your savings to do as you wish or go wherever you want—the beautiful country of Costa Rica is ready to welcome you. The Baby Boomer's Guide to Costa Rica Retirement will show you how to settle down in Costa Rica in a cost-effective way, even if you think you need a hefty savings to afford the cost of living (which you definitely don’t!).

Deaver Brown is a Harvard History Magna & Harvard MBA, with training in economics & philosophy. A serial entrepreneur, author of The Entrepreneurs Guide-Macmillan & Ballantine as well as 50 other books.

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.