In Retirement Planning for the GENIUS, we explore YOUR retirement, on YOUR terms. You'll gain a better understanding about what you've accumulated so that you can decide how to use those resources effectively throughout your retirement years. After all, if you don't know how every piece in your financial puzzle fits into your life, how can you build confidence about your financial future? Though anybody who plans to retire some day will benefit from Retirement Planning for the GENIUS, this book was written specifically for you if: You are over fifty. You have investable assets between $300,000 and $2.5 million. You have a TOTAL net worth (including your home and other personal property) between $500,000 and $2.5 million. In retirement, you seek to spend between $4,000 and $10,000 per month. You have multiple financial accounts and feel a need to get better organized. You worry about taxes, medical costs, and how to take distributions from your accounts. You are seeking validation on whether you have enough money to retire. If this describes you, you're not alone. There are 22 million in America who, like you, deserve authentic advice for YOUR personal retirement needs (not advice that serves the masses). Summary of book contents: Part 1: Building the Foundation for a Successful Retirement Chapter 1: What is Retirement Planning Anyways? Chapter 2: Crafting a Successful Retirement Plan Chapter 3: Getting Your Financial House in Order Chapter 4: Where Does All the Money Go? Chapter 5: Are Your Assets Owned Properly? Chapter 6: Making the Most of Your Retirement Plan Chapter 7: Investments for the Genius Chapter 8: Investing in Mutual Funds Chapter 9: Income-Based Investments Retirees Consider Chapter 10: Preparing to Invest Like a Genius Part 2: This is NOT Your Parent's Retirement - Advice and Instructions for today's retiree. Chapter 11: Retiring-Could it be the Biggest Decision of Your Life? Chapter 12: Retirement - Time to Get Messy Chapter 13: Social Security - It Impacts Everyone! Chapter 14: Pensions and the Secret Millionaire Chapter 15: Understanding Taxes in Retirement Chapter 16: Maximizing Your Money in Retirement Chapter 17: Ideas on Drawing Income to Meet Your Spending Needs Chapter 18: IRA Distributions- Managing Yours and Those You Inherit Part 3: The Elephant in the Room. Issues Retirees Can No Longer Ignore. Chapter 19: Where will you Live in Retirement Chapter 20: What Keeps You Up at Night? Chapter 21: Should Probate Be Feared? Can it Be Avoided? Chapter 22: All Good Things Must Come to an End Part 4: Tools, Templates and Time Tested Advice Chapter 23: Ideas to Ignite Your Retirement Plan Chapter 24: Advice for Geniuses on Finding an Advisor Who Makes Sense for You Chapter 25: The Most Important Question of All For the GENIUS Books Since this is a For the GENIUS book, it is down-to-earth and pragmatic. It is written in an upbeat, conversational style that you'll instantly connect with. You'll find the many stories and sidebars sprinkled throughout especially helpful and relevant. This and all For the GENIUS books are written as comprehensive guides to complex subjects for beginners as well as for those seeking a refresher. You don't have to be a genius to read one, but you'll sure be smarter once you do!(TM)

A USA TODAY Money editor reveals the secrets of preparing for retirement, both financially and emotionally. This collection of columns and resources from Deputy Managing Money Editor Rodney Brooks offers advice for pre-retirees of any age as well as for people who have already drawn their last paychecks. It covers topics such as how much you need to save for retirement; advice from people who have vowed to never retire; how much you should withdraw from your nest egg every year; the biggest mistakes couples make; how to prepare better for health care costs without blowing through your nest egg; and the wisdom of raiding your retirement accounts to start that business you’ve dreamed about all your life.

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