Retirement Finance

What are the secrets to a healthy, happy, and wealthy retirement? To answer that question, longtime Morningstar columnist and podcaster Christine Benz asked 20 retirement thought leaders to go deep on a single lesson that they believe contributes to success in retirement. These lessons range from nitty gritty financial matters to quality-of-life considerations that help pre-retirees and retirees maximize their “time on earth” allocations.

When you think about retirement, what comes to mind? Maybe it has something to do with stopping work, but should it? Whatever your plans for retirement are, do you know how to achieve them? Do you know how your pensions, ISAs, property and everything else will come together to deliver the lifestyle you want one day?

Master Your Retirement Plan bridges the gap between complex theories and real-world strategies, empowering you to take control of your future.

More and more people are reassessing their lives as a result of the pandemic. Many have left their jobs or reduced their hours. Others have resolved to work only as long as they must, retiring early to focus on families and friends, hobbies or travel. Meanwhile, employers all over the world are experimenting with a four-day week. Making the most of these choices requires having and growing enough money to enjoy your future life, without needing to worry about it running out. But when it comes to investing in a pension, there is a dizzying number of complex options available.

You have spent a few decades working, earning a salary, and saving into company and personal pensions along the way. Now, retirement is approaching. How will you turn your savings into a salary to pay for essentials and - and nonessentials - in retirement? How will you make sure that you don’t run out of money in retirement? What do the UK pension freedoms mean for you? In this one-of-a-kind audiobook, personal finance experts Richard Dyson and Richard Evans answer these questions.

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 listeners while they plan the largest financial obligation of their life.

More than just a book on how to retire extremely early by spending less and earning more while investing in a few funds and hoping they go up in the long run. Written for those wanting a deep and detailed understanding of the strategies and building blocks required to design and live an interesting life independent of the winds of the economy. An information-dense study of economic resilience and how to thrive in an increasingly fragile job- and consumer-oriented world hitting its limits.

At a time of frightening volatility, what is the average investor to do? The answer: Turn to Burton G. Malkiel's advice in his reassuring, authoritative, gimmick-free, and perennially best-selling guide to investing. Long established as the first book to purchase before starting a portfolio or 401(k), A Random Walk Down Wall Street now features new material on "tax-loss harvesting", the crown jewel of tax management; the current bitcoin bubble; and automated investment advisers; as well as a brand-new chapter on factor investing and risk parity.

This is the audiobook edition of the ultimate 2-in-1 guide to trusts, asset protection, and estate planning—packed with proven strategies, clear guidance, and practical tools to help you safeguard your future. If you're serious about protecting your wealth, securing your family’s future, and making sure your assets aren’t lost to legal battles, excessive taxes, or poor planning, this audiobook is for you.

Discover joy and purpose in retirement, even if you’ve felt unsure about your next steps! Are you ready to transform your golden years into a vibrant adventure filled with purpose, health, and meaning? Whether you're seeking activities to invigorate your mind and body, ways to connect with others, or opportunities for personal growth, this guide is your starting point. The "Fun Things To Do In Retirement Kick Start Guide" offers: 50+ activities to keep you physically and socially active every day. Expert tips to expand your social circle and build lasting friendships.

How do you imagine retirement? Many of us imagine retirement as one long, well-deserved holiday. And rightly so. However, beyond the financial plans and advice, there’s something deeper to consider. Without work filling your days, will boredom creep in? What will I do with my days? How can I smoothly transition as my daily routine changes?

Retirement planning is changing—fast. The old playbook no longer works in today’s evolving financial landscape. If you want a secure, flexible, and future-proof retirement, you need more than just 401(k)s and index funds. The smartest investors are blending traditional financial tools with modern strategies—including breakthrough technology and alternative assets—to accelerate their retirement goals. This guide reveals essential strategies to build and protect long-term wealth—without relying on outdated methods that may not stand the test of time.

Discover the key to embracing purpose, passion, and inner peace during your retirement years. Do you wonder if you can find your groove after retirement? Are you worried it might turn into a period of boredom and idleness?

More than 500,000 Australians plan to retire in the next five years and are in their pre-retirement or 'part-time' retirement years, preparing for the massive life change that signals their move from working every day to living as they choose. In the years before they retire, and the early years of retirement, people want to prepare well and set themselves up for the exciting 30+ year journey that could be ahead of them. This is where How to Have an Epic Retirement comes in.

Achieve a comfortable retirement even if you're starting late! Discover practical strategies to enhance savings, diversify income, and streamline estate planning in the "Retirement Financial Planning Shortcut." Feeling uncertain about reaching your retirement goals? You're not alone. Many face similar challenges due to insufficient savings and a lack of effective planning knowledge. However, it's never too late to improve your retirement savings strategy.

Retirement isn’t just about what you’re leaving behind—it’s about what you’re gaining: happiness, personal freedom, the joy of breakfast in the afternoon, and designing your dream retirement as an active, happy retiree. Do you ever wonder how to redefine yourself after leaving your career behind? Ready to swap deadlines for dancing in your living room and trade stress for a new routine, a new YOU? This book is your fun, fabulous guide to making retirement the most exciting, vibrant, and fulfilling chapter of your life!

Sind Sie unsicher, ob Ihr Notgroschen reicht, Ihre Investitionen sinnvoll sind oder Ihr Plan wirklich solide ist? Oder fragen Sie sich, was als Nächstes kommt? Sie sind nicht allein. Viele Menschen empfinden den Übergang in den Ruhestand als überwältigend – kein Sprint, sondern ein Marathon mit finanziellen und emotionalen Herausforderungen. Doch diese Phase kann zur besten Ihres Lebens werden: ein zweiter Akt voller Chancen.

The Bogleheads are back - with retirement planning advice for those who need it! Whatever your current financial situation, you must continue to strive for a viable retirement plan by finding the most effective ways to save, the best accounts to save in, and the right amount to save, as well as understanding how to insure against setbacks and handle the uncertainties of a shaky economy. Fortunately, the Bogleheads, a group of like-minded individual investors who follow the general investment and business beliefs of John C. Bogle, are here to help.

In Psychology of Financial Planning: The Practitioner's Guide to Money and Behavior, distinguished authors Drs. Brad Klontz, CFP, Charles Chaffin, and Ted Klontz deliver a comprehensive overview of the psychological factors that impact the financial planning client. Designed for both professional and academic audiences, Psychology of Financial Planning is written for those with thirty years in practice as well as those just beginning their journey.

One of the biggest hurdles people over 50 have to overcome is the mindset about their age. There’s an old cliché of “age ain’t nothin’ but a number.” But as we all know, getting older does have certain obstacles such as dwindling health, limited income, and the end of long-time careers followed by “now what in the heck do I do?"