The Labor Guide to Retirement Plans


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An essential resource for workers navigating their retirement and pension options, from the labor organizer's perspective. Researching retirement plans should not take the rest of your life, even if deciphering the relevant paperwork seems to have become a full-time job. Deliberately elaborate legalese is obscuring the efforts of financial elites to seize control of workers' collective retirement savings—and The Labor Guide to Retirement Plans is here to translate. Neoliberal retirement reforms have escalated elites' efforts to replace guaranteed workplace retirement plans with weak 401(k)-like savings accounts and risky stock market investment schemes. The result is arguably the largest source of labor value expropriation over the last four decades. In light of all this, what do workers need to know as they assess their future prospects—especially in terms of the security their retirement plans may or may not bring? What should union activists keep in mind as they push for the national and workplace reforms needed to produce greater retirement security? This nuts-and-bolts book provides a much-needed demystification of the retirement system. Even more than that The Labor Guide to Retirement Plans enables us to take charge of our own personal futures, as a first step towards taking back what belongs to us all.







Plan Your Prosperity


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Whether you’re in retirement, just getting ready to retire, or 5, 10, or 40 years out, this book can help you invest smarter your whole life and yes, plan better for retirement. Harmful mythology abounds about retirement investing. Many retirees or soon-to-be retirees have heard a plethora of advice. Take 100 (or 120) and subtract your age to get your equity allocation, put the rest in bonds or cash. Buy only bonds. Buy only high dividend stocks. Or some combination! Buy equity-indexed annuities or some “guaranteed” income product. All examples of a potentially harmful myth many folks believe to be smart, strategic moves. 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 Your Retirement Plan, Ken Fisher will give readers 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. The book will include easy-to-follow steps like How to think, correctly, about investing time horizon. How to better figure how much income you need How to determine if a portfolio can provide that income How to figure how much to save each year to achieve retirement goals What pitfalls to avoid And more. . . . In this retirement planning book that's not just for retirees, Fisher will hand readers the tools and confidence they need to better plan for the future.




Retirement Planning in 8 Easy Steps


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Need to start thinking about retirement but don't know where to start? Retirement Planning in Easy 8 Steps is a quick and easy way to start learning about retirement planning, helping you envision your ideal retirement and how to get there through investment planning, maximizing social security benefits and the other basics central to sound financial planning for retirement. Retirement Planning in 8 Easy Steps includes: 8 steps to help you reach your financial goals and achieve your dream lifestyle Straightforward strategies for building a secure savings plan Useful worksheets to help you stay on track and meet your goals Charts, terms & resources that simplify investing and budgeting Start your retirement planning today with these basic but essential strategies explained clearly by award-winning financial journalist Joel Kranc.




Retirement Planning For Dummies


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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.




The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+


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The instant NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER #1 PERSONAL FINANCE EXPERT Revised & Updated for 2023 THE PATH TO YOUR ULTIMATE RETIREMENT STARTS RIGHT HERE! Retirement today is more complex than ever before. It is most definitely not your parents' retirement. You will have to make decisions that weren't even part of the picture a generation ago. Without a clear-cut path to manage the money you’ve saved, you may feel like you're all on your own. Except you're not—because Suze Orman has your back. Suze is America's most recognized personal finance expert for a reason. She's been dispensing actionable advice for years to people seeking financial security. Now, in this revised and updated Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+, which reflects recent changes in retirement rules passed by Congress, Suze gives you the no-nonsense advice and practical tools you need to plan wisely for your retirement in today's ever-changing landscape. You'll find new rules for downsizing, spending wisely, delaying Social Security benefits, and more—starting where you are right now. Suze knows money decisions are never just about money. She understands your hopes, your fears, your wishes, and your desires for your own life as well as for your loved ones. She will guide you on how to let go of regret and fear, and with her unparalleled knowledge and unique empathy, she will reveal practical and personal steps so you can always live your Ultimate Retirement life. "I wrote this book for you," Suze says. "The worried, the fearful, the anxious. I know you need help navigating the road ahead. I've helped steer people toward happy and secure retirements my whole life, and that's exactly what I want to do for you."




The Bogleheads' Guide to Retirement Planning


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The Bogleheads are back-with retirement planning advice for those who need it! Whatever your current financial situation, you must continue to strive for a viable retirement plan by finding the most effective ways to save, the best accounts to save in, and the right amount to save, as well as understanding how to insure against setbacks and handle the uncertainties of a shaky economy. Fortunately, the Bogleheads, a group of like-minded individual investors who follow the general investment and business beliefs of John C. Bogle, are here to help. Filled with valuable advice on a wide range of retirement planning issues, including some pearls of wisdom from Bogle himself, The Bogleheads' Guide to Retirement Planning has everything you need to succeed at this endeavor. Explains the different types of savings accounts and retirement plans Offers insights on managing and funding your retirement accounts Details efficient withdrawal strategies that could help you maintain a comfortable retirement lifestyle Addresses essential estate planning and gifting issues With The Bogleheads' Guide to Retirement Planning, you'll discover exactly what it takes to secure your financial future, today.




Retirement Planning 101


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Are you retired or getting close? Learn the Secrets to Achieving "Peace of Mind" in Retirement from the Host of the Hit Radio Show "Retirement Lifestyles with Patrick McNally" On News Talk 105.7 fm KQMS Look, there's a million things you need to do to be prepared for Retirement... Review Social Security benefits, retirement savings accounts, health insurance, just to name a few. But the number one thing Successful Retirees always plan for is... INCOME Think about it, where's your paycheck going to come from for the next 30 years, when you are no longer getting a paycheck from a company? It's going to come from three main areas; 1) Social Security 2) Personal Savings & 3) Company Retirement Plans. 1) For most people, Social Security will make up approximately 60% of their income in retirement. But did you know that... Your Social Security check is scheduled to be CUT by 23% by the year 2034? That's right... In 16 years or less Social Security will only be able to pay out approxametly 77% of Your Benefits..! (Look on your statement, page 2) Consider This Hypothetical Example... If you're married and have a combined Social Security payment of $4000 per month... You're paycheck could be cut to $3000 per month. Then, when one of you passes away, the survivor will be cut to $1500 per month. (Assuming you both have equal Social security payments) A 67% LOSS OF INCOME.!!! How Will You Replace That Money? 2) Did you know that 7 out of 10 households live paycheck to paycheck? 90% of Americans couldn't afford a $500 emergency without putting it on a credit card. The average American has five credit cards totaling approximately $25,000. Living on personal savings may be a difficult thing to do. Do you have enough in savings accounts? 3) By and large, most people will rely on their Company Retirement Plan to make up for where Social Security and Personal Savings leave off. But how much can you afford to withdraw from your retirement accounts each month? And, what if the market crashes... 10%... 20%... 30% or more? Can you just STOP taking withdrawals? If the market dropped 25%, you would need a 34% return just to get back to EVEN...! A 30% drop? You would need a 44% return to just break even..! And a 50% drop...? You need a 100% return just to get your account balance back to it's beginning value. Do You Want To Rely On Wall Street For Your Income? Some of the questions you need to ask yourself are; How much Income do I need in retirement? Where is my Income coming from? How much Income can I take from my Retirement account each year? How can I avoid running out of Income when prices rise in the future? How much risk can I take with my investments? What if the Market Suddenly Drops? Will I make it back? Did you know that... "The Number One Fear in Retirement is... Running Out Of Money. " So, How Do Successful Retirees Answer Those Questions, and Live a Stress Free Abundant Retirement? Simple... They have a Clear, Written, Formal Income Plan in place. A plan that strategically maps out where their income is going to come from over the next 30 years. A plan designed to weather the ups and downs of the market. A plan with a guaranteed income component. A plan that is adjusted for inflation. A plan designed to never run dry... But most importantly, a plan designed to give you Peace of Mind Want to learn how to build a plan like that? Get copy of my "Retirement 101, A Simple Guide to Navigating Retirement." I'll Teach You How To Build An Income For Life Plan. The exact same plan that has allowed retirees from all over the United States to... -Live the abundant retirement lifestyle of their dreams -Eliminate the worry of running out of money -Setup their investments to provide predictable Income -Create a personal pension -Keep pace with the rising cost of living Don't Wait..! Get your copy today!




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Retirement Planning


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A necessary plan for a secure and comfortable retirement Everyone wants to retire with personal and financial peace of mind. But the question is always: will there be enough money to fund a comfortable lifestyle? That’s where this book comes to the rescue, addressing every conceivable concern—from health care to Social Security—about setting up a sound plan for retirement. And it’s never too late to start. • The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College reports that 43% of Americans fall short of their pre-retirement income • Robert Powell of MarketWatch agrees that “Americans have little set aside for retirement” • Written by a nationally recognized financial expert • Perfect for the nearly eight million baby boomers approaching retirement




Die with Zero


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"A ... new philosophy and ... guide to getting the most out of your money--and out of life--for those who value memorable experiences as much as their earnings"--