Retirement Finance

If you've ever wondered if there is a way to diversify your personal investments in a way that shields them from the volatility of the stock market, The Alternative Investment Almanac is your answer. Alternative investments are the missing link in today's well-rounded portfolio, but many investors don't know what they are- or how to get started. Mobile home parks, apartments buildings, and life insurance policies are just a few of the non-traditional asset classes covered in this book. Each chapter is packed with valuable, no-nonsense information offering high level introduction to each ...

Discover how estate planning can be surprisingly simple. Did you know that over 60% of adults haven't prepared for their family's future? If something unexpected happened to you today, would your loved ones know how to manage? Estate planning may seem exclusively for the affluent, wrapped in complex legal terminology and high costs. But what if you could navigate it simply and effectively, regardless of your age or assets? This book steps in to demystify estate planning, making it accessible for everyone.

For the millions of people in their 50s and 60s who find themselves out of work, unable to find a job, and financially incapable of retiring, here’s a practical plan for getting past any blame or shame, overcoming denial, and finding a path to a new normal. In 55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal, Elizabeth invites you to join her in looking beyond your immediate surroundings and circumstances to what is possible in the new normal of financial insecurity.

It’s no secret that hundreds of companies have been slashing pensions and health coverage earned by millions of retirees. Employers blame an aging workforce, stock market losses, and spiraling costs - a perfect storm of external forces that has forced them to take drastic measures. But this so-called retirement crisis is no accident. Award-winning investigative reporter Ellen E. Schultz reveals how large companies and the retirement industry - benefits consultants, insurance companies, and banks - have all played a huge, hidden role in the death spiral of American pensions and benefits.

Best-selling author and finance industry veteran Ted D. Snow, CFP®, MBA, knows how to prepare for retirement no matter what stage of planning his clients are in. Retirement Planning QuickStart Guide cuts through the chatter to help orient you on your journey to retirement with financially sound money management strategies, practical tips, and a thorough look at what it takes to prepare for a retirement worth looking forward to.

No matter what age you are... no matter what your income is... no matter what your expenses are today or are going to be in the years to come... no matter what you have or haven't done so far to prepare for those expenses... you can still create the kind of personal financial prosperity and security other people have. And you can do it without the hardship, effort, or sacrifice you may think it will take.

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?

This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the complex process of end-of-life planning. You will learn what documents you need to keep handy, what important information you need to have written down, and anything you may still have left to do.

Looking for a clear, concise guide to secure a prosperous retirement? Here it is! The Four-Minute Retirement Plan revolutionizes the way we approach retirement planning, making it accessible, straightforward, and efficient. This invaluable guide is rooted in a profound idea: retirement planning doesn't need to be intricate or time-consuming. Designed for the modern individual, from bustling young professionals to those on the brink of their retirement years, this book delivers a promise efficacy in brevity.

Is it possible that everything you have been told about retirement planning is wrong? Is retirement dead? Perhaps not yet, but it's on life support. The concept of retirement, as we've known it, is becoming a thing of the past. With the major economic, social, cultural, medical, technological, and employment shifts that have occurred in the past two decades, most everyone under the age of 100 now has to rethink what they thought "retirement" would be.

Retirement Planning That Works is your practical, all-in-one guide designed to make sure you’re fully prepared for the retirement you envision. Whether you're just getting started or refining your strategy, this audiobook breaks down every essential step in plain language, helping you create a plan that secures your future and preserves your lifestyle. No more guesswork—this is the only book you’ll need to approach retirement with clarity and confidence.

Investors, shell-shocked by the "Great Recession" of 2008-2009, are looking for answers, for something fresher than the old "buy-and-hold" mantra. They hunger for stability yet yearn for growth to rejuvenate their battered portfolios. Ray Lucia's The Buckets of Money Retirement Solution: The Ultimate Guide to Income for Life provides just that - a reassuring and scientifically proven strategy that gives investors both growth and income.

When you think about retirement, what comes to mind? Maybe it has something to do with stopping work, but should it? Whatever your plans for retirement are, do you know how to achieve them? Do you know how your pensions, ISAs, property and everything else will come together to deliver the lifestyle you want one day?

Retirement for many Americans can be like a rollercoaster. We experience the ups and the downs, the jarring turns, and the panic-inducing plummets. However, we have no guarantees and no trust that we are going to be taken care of, so it creates fear and not enjoyment. Is that how we want our retirement to go? Does this sound like a "fun ride"?

You must have heard stories of people who you think earn enough money to live comfortably but still find themselves in debt, living paycheck to paycheck, or having to take loans to meet up with their expenses. If you take the steps highlighted in this audiobook, you will be well prepared for that stress-free retirement. These steps are so simple anyone can do them, even if you feel you are disorganized.

No matter your current financial standing, inside this guide you’ll find down-to-earth advice and actionable strategies to kickstart your financial health and save for your retirement together. Whether you want to maximize your income, cut out useless spending, or save up for a car, house, or even to have a child, Budgeting for Couples 101 arms you with the essential knowledge you need to revolutionize your financial skills as both a couple and a team.

Saving for the future can seem anywhere from daunting to downright impossible—especially for Millennials and Gen Zers, who’ve had to contend with economic setbacks, recessions, and layoffs since graduating college. But everyone—yes, even YOU—can find a way to save for your future, and Your Best Financial Life can show you exactly how.

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.

With high prices for everything from food to gas, how can you make ends meet—and still have enough for the things you love? 500 Great Ways to Save For Dummies is packed with creative ideas for cutting costs in small and big ways, in dozens of categories, ranging from groceries and healthcare to education, travel, and major purchases. This fun book helps you get into a saving mindset, know where your money goes, and whittle down debt.

Gone are the days of traditional retirement planning. The idea that you can simply save a certain amount and retire with confidence is flawed, dangerous even, as it does not account for today’s volatile financial markets, increasing life expectancy, interest rates, and every individual’s unique retirement lifestyle needs. John D. VanWeelden challenges the conventional wisdom, revolutionizes the way we approach retirement, and cuts through the myths, hype, and propaganda to reveal the truth about retirement income planning and investing.