Beschreibung
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 luxuryor 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 financesProactively plan for your financial futureSeek the help of professionals or go it aloneUse online tools to make retirement planning easier
Whether you're just starting out with a 401(k) or youre a seasoned vet with retirement in your near future, this book helps younger and older generations alike how to plan their retirement.
Autorenportrait
Matt Krantz is a nationally known financial journalist who specializes in investing topics. He's personal finance and management editor atInvestor's Business Daily. He's also worked in the financial industry and covered markets and investing forUSA TODAY. His writing on financial topics has appeared also inMoney,Kiplinger's, andMen's Health. Krantz is the author ofOnline Investing For Dummies, andFundamental Analysis For Dummies and co-author ofInvestment Banking For Dummies.
Inhalt
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started 5
Chapter 1: Retirement Planning Is Up to You 7
Chapter 2: Determining How Much You Spend 21
Chapter 3: Calculating How Much You Need to Retire 41
Chapter 4: Choosing the Right Account 61
Chapter 5: Gauging Your Appetite for Risk 79
Chapter 6: Opening Your Accounts 93
Part 2: Using Online Resources 115
Chapter 7: Managing and Optimizing Your 401(k) 117
Chapter 8: Taking Your IRA to the Next Level 139
Chapter 9: Optimizing Your Retirement with Third-Party Offerings 157
Chapter 10: Digging into Social Security 177
Part 3: Maximizing Your Retirement Knowledge 195
Chapter 11: Balancing Retirement Savings with Other Needs 197
Chapter 12: Fine-Tuning Your Asset Allocation 221
Chapter 13: Keeping Your Retirement on Track 241
Chapter 14: Gearing Up for Retirement 259
Chapter 15: Understanding Pensions 277
Chapter 16: Getting Insurance 293
Part 4: The Part of Tens 311
Chapter 17: Top Ten Retirement Mistakes 313
Chapter 18: Top Ten Retirement Questions 317
Index 323
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