Book description
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.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Introduction
- Part 1: Getting Started
- Part 2: Using Online Resources
- Part 3: Maximizing Your Retirement Knowledge
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Part 4: The Part of Tens
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Chapter 17: Top Ten Retirement Mistakes
- Waiting to Save
- Ignoring Fees
- Not Securing Your Information
- Prioritizing College Savings Over Retirement
- Not Diversifying Your Portfolio
- Waiting for the “Right Time” to Invest
- Having Inadequate Insurance
- Taking Money from Your Accounts Early
- Not Checking Your Social Security Benefit
- Not Thinking about Income
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Chapter 18: Top Ten Retirement Questions
- How Much Money Do I Need?
- Is Medicare Enough?
- What Will I Do with My Free Time?
- Will I Run Out of Money?
- Should I Have a Roth or Traditional IRA?
- How Good Is My 401(k)?
- What’s an RMD?
- Can Retirement Rules Change?
- What Can I Do If I’m Near Retirement Age and Don’t Have a Plan?
- Do I Need a Financial Advisor?
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Chapter 17: Top Ten Retirement Mistakes
- Index
- About the Author
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Retirement Planning For Dummies
- Author(s):
- Release date: February 2020
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9781119627579
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