Contents
Chapter 1: Getting the Nest Egg Ready to Hatch
Where Are Your Retirement Resources?
Chapter 2: Putting Your Assets to Work for You
The Old Way: Maximizing Returns Based on Risk Tolerance
The Hank Parrott Way: The Smart Money Approach
What Makes Up a Traditional IRA?
Traditional and Roth IRAs: Learn the Difference!
Tax Considerations When Investing IRA Assets
Taking Distributions from Traditional IRAs
Chapter 4: Enhancing Your Retirement with Built-In Guarantees
Bonds: What Is Guaranteed and What Is Not
Annuities: Separating Myths from Truth
CDs: A Key Element in an Income-Generating Retirement Portfolio
Putting It All Together: Investing for the Long Term
Chapter 5: How the Smart Money Invests
Learning through Trial and Error
Starting Off: The Retirement Investor Quiz
Investing versus Speculating: Know the Difference!
A Real Story About Speculative Investing
The Smart Money Investment Strategy
How Do You Measure Diversification?
The Importance of Staying Disciplined
Chapter 6: Paying for Helping Hands