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Retirement can be a time to travel, volunteer, or do nothing at all. Unfortunately, not everyone has a company pension or a profitable investment portfolio to support their plans for the retirement years. For many, the main source of retirement dollars will be Social Security benefits. Retirement on a Budget explains how to maximize retirement income and enjoy these years in comfort. John Howells, a nationally recognized expert on retirement living, discusses up-to-date information on such topic...

Completely expanded and updated, Live it Up Without Outliving Your Money! Second Edition is the financial roadmap that people are looking for. Based on the author's experience in the financial services sector since the mid-1960s, including more than 30 years as an investment advisor and money manager, this plain-talking book gives readers simple strategies to add between $1,000 and $10,000 to their monthly income in retirement, and without taking any of the dumb risks of the past. This reliabl...

Not just financial planning, but life-planning strategies for "life after work"Richard and Wendy are in their mid-forties, members in good standing of that new demographic group -- the "baby gloomers". Like millions of other Canadians, they're afraid that their current pension and RRSP savings aren't adequate -- and that their retirement lifestyle plan is somewhat vague. Richard and Wendy, as the fictional couple in The Last Resort, are about to discover some realistic, novel and sound retiremen...

Did your investments take a hit in the recession? You're not alone. Between 2007 and mid-year 2009, the average 401K lost 31 per cent of its value. Ouch. It's time to take control of your investments with "Personal Investing: The Missing Manual". Financial experts agree that with the right guidance, consumers can make investments better than many professionals. This lively and easy-to-understand guide gives you the confidence, tools, and insight you need to evaluate financial products and make s...

Are you sick of working day after day for someone else, dreaming of what you'll do one day when you retire? Why wait until you're old to enjoy retirement? How would you like to retire in 12 months? Stop dreaming about a better life in the future – create one for yourself today! If you're serious about getting the most out of life and want to discover how you can use your passions to pay your bills, then How to Retire in 12 Months is the book for you. Author Serena Star-Leonard was handcuffed to...

How 401(k)s have gutted retirement security, from charging exorbitant hidden fees to failing to replace the income of traditional pensions Named one of PW's Top 10 for Business & Economics   A retirement crisis is looming. In 2008, as the 401(k) fallout rippled across the country, horrified holders watched 25 percent of their funds evaporate overnight. Average 401(k) balances for those approaching retirement are too small to generate more than $4,000 in annual retirement income, and experts pr...

Start Your Journey to A Work-Optional Life Investing is risky, and successful investors know what it means to take “smart risks.” In SMART RISK, leading wealth catalyst and portfolio manager Maili Wong shares her techniques to help you build an investment strategy and roadmap leading to a work-optional life—having the freedom to live the lifestyle you choose, regardless of market conditions. Smart Risk Investing balances art and science in a financial decision-making process that continuously...