Personal Finance Retirement

Whether your retirement dreams are five years away or fifty—the single greatest threat standing in your way is taxes. Unlike losses in the stock market, money lost to taxes never recovers. With untaxed retirement accounts likely to become your largest asset, you face an explosive landscape of costly tax traps, penalties, and a complex maze of rules when it comes time to tap into those savings. Renowned tax advisor Ed Slott returns with the ultimate guide to reclaim control of your financial future and keep more of your money—no matter what Congress comes up with next.

In 2000, when top financial philosopher and best-selling author Mitch Anthony first presented a new way of thinking about retirement, it was novel, and many critics didn't buy into it. Originally written to get the attention of baby boomers, Mitch ended up starting a revolution by showing us that everything we had learned about retirement was wrong—we needed a "new retirementality."

Produce enough income to retire and make market volatility your very best friend. Steve Selengut, a 44-year investment professional, teaches you a simple yet little-known system for investing in the stock market that shouldn't be a secret (but is). It delivers reliable income without selling your hard-earned investments to pay the bills. Better yet, it works whether the stock market is going up or down.

Ever wonder why retirement doesn’t feel like the freedom you were promised? If you’ve been wondering why retirement doesn’t feel as fulfilling as you thought… there’s a reason. The real problem isn’t your bank account. It’s something deeper. It’s what I call the Retirement Disorientation Loop™— that quiet but disorienting cycle where, after years of structure, identity, and purpose tied to work... everything suddenly disappears. You wake up free, but directionless. The days blur. Motivation dips. And without a map, you start asking, “Is this really it?

In Deeper Than Money, Elise demystifies finance for anyone who feels stuck in cycles of guilt around spending. Part practical guide to finance and part motivational kick in the butt to set yourself up for success, this book is all about showing how to live your life, love your finances, and make money matter less. It’ll have you ready to talk about money at brunch with your friends, and finally allow you to get ahead with money—without skipping the mimosa.

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.

Break free from the constraints of a single income source, and stop living paycheck to paycheck. Your Next Seven Income Streams is your gateway to unlocking a world of financial abundance and security. You'll learn to design, build, and manage multiple income streams that can lead you to lasting prosperity.

When you hear the word retirement, you probably don't imagine yourself scrambling to pay your bills in your golden years. But for too many Americans, that's the fate that awaits unless they take steps now to plan for the future.

Discover the secret to financial security that empowers you to invest, grow, and protect your money like the wealthy with the simplicity of one three-letter word! In her book, I.U.L. ASAP!, retirement expert Shirley Luu educates her listeners on what she believes to be the single most powerful financial security vehicle available for Americans today—the IUL. In this book, you will learn how to position your money so that it can grow, be saved for practically anything (including your kids' college education), protect your family, and leave a legacy.

Retirement is a marathon filled with financial twists and lifestyle turns. But it can be the best years of your life—your second act! This guide is your roadmap to navigating retirement with financial security, purpose, and joy.

Retirement isn’t just about what you’re leaving behind—it’s about what you’re gaining: happiness, personal freedom, the joy of breakfast in the afternoon, and designing your dream retirement as an active, happy retiree. Do you ever wonder how to redefine yourself after leaving your career behind? Ready to swap deadlines for dancing in your living room and trade stress for a new routine, a new YOU? This book is your fun, fabulous guide to making retirement the most exciting, vibrant, and fulfilling chapter of your life!

In this book, Tom shares simple concepts that can help anyone become financially independent. Not only can people become very wealthy using these tips, research shows they will also likely be much happier and even live longer! Most people think you have to make a lot of money to become wealthy, Tom will show how it is not how much you make that counts, it’s how much you keep!

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.

Retirement planning is changing—fast. The old playbook no longer works in today’s evolving financial landscape. If you want a secure, flexible, and future-proof retirement, you need more than just 401(k)s and index funds. The smartest investors are blending traditional financial tools with modern strategies—including breakthrough technology and alternative assets—to accelerate their retirement goals. This guide reveals essential strategies to build and protect long-term wealth—without relying on outdated methods that may not stand the test of time.

Roth IRA for Beginners is the ultimate guide to help achieve your financial goals! Daniel Hardt, a financial advisor and early retiree at age 39, shares his wisdom to build financial literacy and empower others to control their money instead of the other way around. By the end, you’ll be equipped with a mind-set prepared to take calculated risks. There is no reward without risk! You will master the foundations and formulas which will allow you to control your finances in retirement.

Almost every couple faces a "now what?" moment as their last kid moves out of the house. There's a big empty nest looming over this new and uncertain stage in their lives. David and Veronica James chose to look at this next phase of life as a beginning instead of an ending. Rather than staying put and facing the constant reminders of empty bedrooms and backseats, a plan began to develop to sell the nest and hit the highway.

Most people think of retirement as taking an extended vacation. In fact, it’s more like running a marathon. But all too often, people only realize that after they start running.

Skating to Wealth: A Playbook for Winning the Money Game Timeless Essays and Smart Strategies for Financial Success Synopsis What do white-water rafting, a pickleball match, and Mr. Spock have in common? They all hold surprising lessons for mastering your money. In SKATING TO WEALTH: A PLAYBOOK FOR WINNING THE MONEY GAME, veteran financial advisor Owen Parr compiles decades of witty, insightful essays and articles into a vibrant guide that makes personal finance as engaging as a championship game. Whether you’re a rookie saver just starting out, a seasoned investor navigating market ...

Are you prepared for retirement—or just hoping for the best? Retirement Ready is your ultimate, step-by-step guide to planning a secure and comfortable future. Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, this powerful resource shows you how to take control of your finances, grow your wealth, and confidently retire on your own terms. Inside this practical and easy-to-follow guidebook, you’ll discover how to: ✅ Save money consistently—even if you’re starting late ✅ Maximize your Social Security benefits for lifelong income ✅ Create a smart budget that fits your retirement goals ...

As the prospect of a secure financial future and a comfortable retirement becomes increasingly remote for many, and experts are concluding that conventional investing and financial planning strategies aren’t working, Pamela Yellen reveals an extraordinary, little-known but time-tested method for growing wealth safely and predictably, even when the stock and real-estate markets and other investments tumble.