The Beginner's Guide To Saving For Retirement


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Learn the basic, fundamental principles of saving for retirement and ensure a comfortable, secure financial future for you and your family. Close your eyes for a moment and imagine your dream retirement. Picture where you are, who you're with, what you're doing, and how you feel. Take a deep breath and really let the visualization sink in and transport you to this alternate reality. Now open your eyes and ask yourself: Do you think you'll ever get to personally experience this vision of your dream retirement at any point in your life? If you answered no, you're not alone! Nearly 40 million working age households in the U.S. have no retirement savings, and a whopping 78% of Americans say they're either "extremely" or "somewhat" concerned about not having enough money for retirement. You probably already know that you need to be saving for retirement, but where do you even begin? From the alphabet soup of retirement accounts like 401(k)s, IRAs, 457s, and the like, to the confusing array of fund options with cryptic-sounding names and enormous hidden fees, knowing where to start is no easy task. And chances are you never learned this stuff in school, either--despite the fact that it has a greater impact on your happiness and quality of life than almost any other subject you can think of. Fortunately, building a nest egg to fund your dream retirement is easier than you think. In this book, Amazon bestselling author Dan Clay breaks down the steps of saving for retirement into easy, digestible chunks written specifically for those who have little to no financial background. Here are some of the things you'll learn: What the concept of retirement means and how to engineer it to fit your desired lifestyle The Retirement Income Equation for calculating how much money you need to retire--and why it might not be as much as you think! The magic of compound interest and how it can make you RICH Demystifying the role stocks and bonds play in your investment portfolio and why they should be embraced, not feared The dirty little secret Wall Street doesn't want you to know (that can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime) The Ten Golden Rules of Saving for Retirement that will put you well ahead of the majority of savers Why you could be leaving thousands of dollars of FREE money from your employer on the table, and how to take advantage of it How to decipher the alphabet soup of retirement accounts including 401(k)s, IRAs, and Roth IRAs The Goldilocks approach to managing your portfolio that will save you thousands of dollars in management fees over the course of your lifetime The proper mindset and habits you need to adopt in order to crush your retirement goals PLUS, you'll also gain access to a free companion website containing a bonus chapter packed with advanced tactics for supercharging your retirement savings, a list of Dan's favorite finance book and blog recommendations, and other bonus materials designed to help you make the right decisions with your money. Whether you're a recent graduate starting your first job, someone who's been meaning to start saving for retirement but just hasn't gotten around to it yet, or a person who's already saving for retirement but still isn't exactly sure what they're doing, this comprehensive guide aims to be THE fundamental resource you need for saving for retirement and securing your financial future. What are you waiting for? Scroll to the top of the page and click BUY NOW to start seizing control of your financial destiny today!




Standard and Poor's Guide to Saving for Retirement


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"The guide provides easy-to understand, simple explanations of the complexities of everyday finances. Included is important infomration about banking, home finance, credit, financial planning, investing, and taxes."--Publisher's website.




Savings Fitness


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Many people mistakenly believe that Social Security (SS) will pay for all or most of their retire. needs, but the fact is, since its inception, SS has provided little protection. A comfortable retire. usually requires SS, pensions, personal savings & invest. The key tool for making a secure retire. a reality is financial planning. It will help clarify your retire. goals as well as other financial goals you want to ¿buy¿ along the way. It will show you how to manage your money so you can afford today¿s needs yet still fund tomorrow¿s. You¿ll learn how to save your money to make it work for you & how to protect it so it will be there when you need it. Explains how you can take the best advantage of retire. plans at work, & what to do if you¿re on your own. Illustrations.




The Power of Zero, Revised and Updated


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OVER 300,000 COPIES IN PRINT, WITH A NEW CHAPTER ON THE 2018 TAX CUTS. There's a massive freight train bearing down on the average American investor, and it's coming in the form of higher taxes. The United States Government has made trillions of dollars in unfunded promises for programs like Social Security and Medicare—and the only way to deliver on these promises is to raise taxes. Some experts have even suggested that tax rates will need to double, just to keep our country solvent. Unfortunately, if you're like most Americans, you've saved the majority of your retirement assets in tax-deferred vehicles like 401(k)s and IRAs. If tax rates go up, how much of your hard-earned money will you really get to keep? In The Power of Zero, McKnight provides a concise, step-by-step roadmap on how to get to the 0% tax bracket by the time you retire, effectively eliminating tax rate risk from your retirement picture. Now, in this expanded edition, McKnight has updated the book with a new chapter on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, showing readers how to navigate the new tax law, and how they can extend the life of their retirement savings by taking advantage of it now. The day of reckoning is fast approaching. Are you ready to do what it takes to experience the power of zero?




401(k)s For Dummies


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Get the most out of your 401(k) in any economy Filled with sample 401(k) portfolios for every stage of life Invest your 401(k) money wisely and make the most of your retirement Want to know what kind of investment mix you need to make your retirement money grow? Don't know what to do with a 401(k) account from your last job? Worried that your company's 401(k) plan doesn't cut it? Relax! This simple, plain-English guide shows you how to manage your accounts, minimize your risks, and maximize your returns. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun




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 Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money


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You’re smart. So don’t be dumb about money. Pinpoint your biggest money blind spots and take control of your finances with these tools from CBS News Business Analyst and host of the nationally syndicated radio show Jill on Money, Jill Schlesinger. “A must-read . . . This straightforward and pleasingly opinionated book may persuade more of us to think about financial planning.”—Financial Times Hey you . . . you saw the title. You get the deal. You’re smart. You’ve made a few dollars. You’ve done what the financial books and websites tell you to do. So why isn’t it working? Maybe emotions and expectations are getting in the way of good sense—or you’re paying attention to the wrong people. If you’ve started counting your lattes, for god’s sake, just stop. Read this book instead. After decades of working as a Wall Street trader, investment adviser, and money expert for CBS News, Jill Schlesinger reveals thirteen costly mistakes you may be making right now with your money. Drawing on personal stories and a hefty dose of humor, Schlesinger argues that even the brightest people can behave like financial dumb-asses because of emotional blind spots. So if you’ve saved for college for your kids before saving for retirement, or you’ve avoided drafting a will, this is the book for you. By following Schlesinger’s rules about retirement, college financing, insurance, real estate, and more, you can save money and avoid countless sleepless nights. It could be the smartest investment you make all year. Praise for The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money “Common sense is not always common, especially when it comes to managing your money. Consider Jill Schlesinger’s book your guide to all the things you should know about money but were never taught. After reading it, you’ll be smarter, wiser, and maybe even wealthier.”—Chris Guillebeau, author of Side Hustle and The $100 Startup “A must-read, whether you’re digging yourself out of a financial hole or stacking up savings for the future, The Dumb Things Smart People Do with Their Money is a personal finance gold mine loaded with smart financial nuggets delivered in Schlesinger’s straight-talking, judgment-free style.”—Beth Kobliner, author of Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not) and Get a Financial Life




Retire Before Mom and Dad: The Simple Numbers Behind A Lifetime of Financial Freedom


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In Retire Before Mom and Dad, you'll learn how to unlock the superpower inside of you that is capable of transforming almost any income into lasting financial freedom. And, you'll discover that it's not about scrimping and sacrificing to get there.




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 No-Regrets Guide to Retirement


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Learn to take control of your finances and your retirement with this one-stop Australian financial planning bible Have you ever wondered if you have enough money to make it through retirement? The No-Regrets Retirement Guide: How to Live Well, Invest Wisely and Make Your Money Last provides readers with a definitive answer to that question, as well as many others you may have always wanted to ask. Qualified financial planner and author Patricia Howard offers no-nonsense guidance on what it takes to get you to, and through, retirement. You’ll learn how to: Develop a positive and productive mindset as you enter retirement Take control of your finances, regardless of how much money you make or have Learn how to live on invested income rather than earned income Understand and learn to avoid the biggest pitfalls people commonly encounter as they approach retirement Perfect for people entering or already in retirement, The No-Regrets Retirement Guide also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone interested in ensuring they are in a financial position to enjoy their golden years.