Retire Ready


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When you offer your employees a 401(k) plan, you can’t just say “good luck” and expect success. Only a generation ago, employers provided pension plans that guaranteed employees a retirement income for life. Workers had to do little more than show up for work every day to earn benefits. Today, the responsibility has shifted. Workers are more responsible for their future than ever, yet they are ill prepared for the complexity of the issues that face them. It’s no easy task to prepare for retirement while juggling today’s financial demands. American’s are worried about their retirement, and with good reason. Longevity, market risks, taxes, uncertainty with Social Security, inflation, and soaring health care costs are a real concern. The lack of retirement readiness in the United States is troublesome. Terri McGray, CFP®, AIF® founder of Longevity Capital Management LLC, draws on thirty years of retirement expertise to help employers learn how to: • Reduce financial stress in the workforce • Support retirement readiness • Inspire and motivate action • Minimize costs and expenses • Lessen the workload and mitigate liability With easy-to-follow steps, Retire Ready will help you get your employees on the path towards retirement readiness.




Retire Ready


Book Description

The twin topics of retirement and superannuation are daunting for many Australians. Information is sometimes unclear and confusing due to jargon, complex mathematical tables and constantly changing government regulations. Retire Ready is a practical handbook with contributions from a wide range of commentators that explains in clear, concise, jargon-free language what retirees need to know to get started on a journey that can have a positive life-changing effect.




Retirement, Ready Or Not


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Using an easy-to-read Q&A format, the author of 50 Fabulous Places to Retire in America covers budgeting, saving, investing, planning, 401(k)s, pension plans, IRA rollovers, and more. A Certified Financial Planner, Rosenberg has guided hundreds of clients through the retirement process. Previously announced.




It's Your Time


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According to retirement expert Donna McCaw, successful retirees approach their retirement the way an experienced outdoors person approaches a canoe trip, by over-preparing and then going with the flow. Like a canoe trip, retirement can be both safe and exciting, and retirement expert Donna McCaw shows readers how in this practical and entertaining book, now fully revised and updated. It’s Your Time focuses on retirement advice for Canadians, but its principles are applicable to retirees anywhere. McCaw shows how you can plan the retirement that fits you — how you can enter this fulfilling time of your life with confidence and flexibility, prepared for some pleasant surprises. It's Your Time gives you a heads-up in the areas of: GETTING STARTED — The emotional issues you need to consider before you make the leap into retirement FINANCES — The importance of knowing the financial facts about retirement, including your current worth and your cash flow now and during the stages of retirement HEALTH AND WELLNESS — The top health issues affecting women and men and how to prevent or manage them; understanding the aging process; the financial considerations of health care LIFESTYLE — Passive vs. active leisure and the value of volunteering RELATIONSHIPS — The importance of keeping in touch with family and friends and understanding the next steps for your relationships TRANSITIONS — Considerations for managing the first year of retirement; how some retirees "revocate, relocate, and regenerate”; the secrets of the successfully retired The author concludes her one-stop guide with a section of resources to help you plan for what is truly your time, your retirement years. Donna McCaw (B.A., M.Ed.) retired at age fifty-four after a career in education and counseling at high schools and colleges and with Adult Education programs. She is a speaker and workshop presenter on Retirement Readiness, Retirement Planning for Women, and other topics. Her writing and presentations are straightforward, down to earth, and accessible as well as spirited and fun. Donna lives in Elora, Ontario.




Ready for Pretirement


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A little planning goes a long way—prepare for a more secure financial future with this practical, proactive guide that “will help you sleep at night” (Sam Horn, author of Pop!). Retirement planning can be scary, confusing, and overwhelming—especially if you wait until you’re faced with a family medical emergency. It is during these unexpected situations that people often make foolish decisions because of the stress and pressure to make a quick choice. Stop procrastinating and get started now with the tools included in this guide. Older people can face pressing financial planning issues related to age and health—that’s why retirement planning isn’t just for seniors. Author Kris Miller taps into her vast estate planning experience and explains why you should get started now—even if you’re only in your twenties or thirties. Learn how to create a Living Will and a Living Trust; make sure your family is cared for; build wealth; protect your assets from sky-high medical expenses; and retire happy. Ready For Pretirement provides an easy-to-understand overview of the financial decisions that need to be made. From writing a will to creating a trust, from the proper way to hold property to selecting low-risk investments, this book provides necessary guidance—so when you’re ready to plunge into your golden years, you can do it with peace of mind.




Ready Or Not


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Manpower Education Institute celebrates its 25th Anniversary Edition of READY OR NOT with the 1998 edition of READY OR NOT, the successful retirement planning book which helps make the retirement years the most rewarding time of your life. This user-friendly book, updated each year, emphasizes the importance of planning for the future & helps you to prepare now for a fulfilling & enjoyable retirement. READY OR NOT offers the big-picture, of what to expect, how to manage your time, legal affairs, new career, or part-time employment after full, early or partial retirement. READY OR NOT has 14 separate chapters covering such topics as financial planning, Social Security, legal matters, health, consumer education, post-retirement earning, volunteer efforts, where to live, & grandparenting, while covering the spectrum of other concerns for those planning for their years in retirement. Also important is the hotline information, listing many toll free numbers to call for support about some of the issues affecting retirees. Points of emphasis are boxed & highlighted throughout the book. Manpower Education Institute, a non-profit foundation chartered by the Board of Regents of the State University of New York, publishes this invaluable resource for making sound retirement decisions & offers creative suggestions for remaining active, involved & energetic in the years to follow. Ordering Information for READY OR NOT, Book Stores Contact: APG, 1501 County Hospital Rd., Nashville, TN 37218, Tel: 800-327-5113; FAX: 800-995-1814. All Others Contact: Manpower Education Institute, 715 Ladd Road, Bronx, NY 10471-1203, Telephone: 718-548-4200; FAX: 718-548-4202, E-mail: [email protected].




Retirement; Are you Ready?


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How much do you know about retirement? Is it the time when you reach a certain age that you can stop working and receive your monthly pension? Yes, it definitely is. But, there’s more to it than that. Aside from its definition as the status of an employee who stopped working, there are still plenty of things you need to know about retirement, like at what age can you retire, is it possible to work after you’ve retired, reasons for retiring, and more. A survey shows that to all those who have currently retired, the most common reason for retiring is illness and disability. Some have retired early, others can afford to retire, and a few found their work too stressful. For all we know, there could be many reasons out there why people choose to retire earlier. To those who have retired and doesn’t have financial issues, must’ve pursued other interests, some faced involuntary redundancy or closure, while others wanting to care for a family member or to spend more time with the family.




The Work Less, Live More Workbook


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Millions of Americans still in the prime of life have the fiscal wear-with-all to retire today, and live on interest from investments supplemented by enjoyable part-time work. The Work Less, Live More Workbook is a financial and practical resource for anyone interested perusing this novel lifestyle.New from the author of Nolo's bestselling Work Less, Live More: The New Way to Retire Early, this utilitarian companion volume is an efficient and easy-to-use financial planning tool, whether read independently or in conjunction with the original. Economic expert, early semi-retiree and author Bob Clyatt provides spreadsheets, calculators, exercises, and detailed instructions designed to help readers realize their financial goals, plan for retirement and manage savings effectively. Complete with a CD-ROM of spreadsheets and other key documents, The Work Less, Live More Workbook will help readers get their financial house in order—and attain a fulfilling new lifestyle.




Retire Financially Free


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Mike Martinez was not yet old enough to completely understand his first lesson in retirement planning when his mother lost her job at a meat-packing plant and, with it, a company pension she would have qualified for had she worked just two more years. In time, Mike learned how the hardship created by the plant's layoffs affected the family's finances. The situation eventually convinced Mike to launch a career in retirement planning and help people attempt to realize their dreams and ambitions. In his first two decades advising workers from the public and private sectors, Mike Martinez became increasingly aware of potential errors in pensions. Mike dedicated his efforts and that of The Pension Group to becoming a "pension visionary," detecting problems that could cost retirees thousands of dollars in benefits. His book, "Retire Financially Free: Are You Retirement Ready?" seeks to inspire workers to learn responsible methods for protecting their pensions and building wealth through other means. While Mike specifically addresses pensions, he also stresses the value of 401(k) programs. Mike shares financial advice through his radio show, "Your Money Matters." Media outlets across America have invited Mike to share his thoughts on retirement planning. In addition, he regularly tours the country on speaking engagements, including business forums at Harvard University."Retire Financially Free" attempts to break down potential mistakes that could cost workers the pension benefits they deserve. Also, readers are encouraged to write down their own observations through interactive questions posed at the end of several chapters. Once you read Mike's pointers, you will have a better answer for the question, "Are You Retirement Ready?"




Ready, Set, Retire!


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Paula Dorion-Gray wrote this compelling guidebook on her Total Vision Approach to illustrate with examples and case histories how to do what you want to do in retirement, with complete peace of mind. Ready, Set, Retire! includes special worksheets, Investment Allocation Models, Personal Checklists and Questionnaires derived from Paula's twenty-five years of running one of the Midwest's leading retirement planning and wealth management firms. This book will show you in detail how you can end up living the life of your dreams.