“Buy early and diversify.” But what good is that Wall Street adage for those entering retirement with little savings? They’re looking for a substantial and quick return on their money. This guide is for them. It provides retirees with the knowledge and confidence needed to join the stock market later in the game. Financial expert Thomas Maskell secures readers’ investments as he introduces stock market procedures and terminology, helps retirees increase their investments to multiply their account value, ignores standard Wall Street rhetoric and trains them to become their own investment experts, and leads them on the path of short-term buying and selling success. This vital stock, investing, and trading information is delivered to readers in an accessible and understandable way. Retirees can now focus on enjoying retirement—rather than affording it.

For those nearing retirement, making the right investment decisions can mean the difference between "living well" and merely "getting by". This book shows you how to get the most from your savings, select the right mix of investments, and increase your investment income without undue risk.

“Buy early and diversify.” But what good is that Wall Street adage for those entering retirement with little savings? They’re looking for a substantial and quick return on their money. This guide is for them. It provides retirees with the knowledge and confidence needed to join the stock market later in the game. Financial expert Thomas Maskell secures readers’ investments as he introduces stock market procedures and terminology, helps retirees increase their investments to multiply their account value, ignores standard Wall Street rhetoric and trains them to become their own investment experts, and leads them on the path of short-term buying and selling success. This vital stock, investing, and trading information is delivered to readers in an accessible and understandable way. Retirees can now focus on enjoying retirement—rather than affording it.

Fully revised and updated second edition. This is your one-stop, definitive resource as you prepare for a secure and comfortable retirement. Investment and personal finance experts Larry Swedroe and Kevin Grogan present uniquely comprehensive coverage of every important aspect you need to think about as you approach retirement, including: Social Security, Medicare, investment planning strategy, portfolio maintenance, preparing your heirs, retirement issues faced by women, the threat of elder financial abuse, going beyond financials to think about your happiness, and much more. These topics are explained with the help of specialists in each subject. And everything is based on the "science of investing" – evidenced with studies from peer-reviewed journals. Overall, this adds up to a complete retirement guide, packed with the latest and best knowledge. Don't enter your retirement without it.

The instant NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER #1 PERSONAL FINANCE EXPERT Revised & Updated for 2023 THE PATH TO YOUR ULTIMATE RETIREMENT STARTS RIGHT HERE! Retirement today is more complex than ever before. It is most definitely not your parents' retirement. You will have to make decisions that weren't even part of the picture a generation ago. Without a clear-cut path to manage the money you’ve saved, you may feel like you're all on your own. Except you're not—because Suze Orman has your back. Suze is America's most recognized personal finance expert for a reason. She's been dispensing actionable advice for years to people seeking financial security. Now, in this revised and updated Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+, which reflects recent changes in retirement rules passed by Congress, Suze gives you the no-nonsense advice and practical tools you need to plan wisely for your retirement in today's ever-changing landscape. You'll find new rules for downsizing, spending wisely, delaying Social Security benefits, and more—starting where you are right now. Suze knows money decisions are never just about money. She understands your hopes, your fears, your wishes, and your desires for your own life as well as for your loved ones. She will guide you on how to let go of regret and fear, and with her unparalleled knowledge and unique empathy, she will reveal practical and personal steps so you can always live your Ultimate Retirement life. "I wrote this book for you," Suze says. "The worried, the fearful, the anxious. I know you need help navigating the road ahead. I've helped steer people toward happy and secure retirements my whole life, and that's exactly what I want to do for you."

"In the book you will find worksheets that offer you a step-by-step guide to help you determine how much you should be saving, depending on your unique goals; and case studies that provide a framework for diversifying your portfolio - from asset allocation to mutual fund issues to implementing your program." "User-friendly software - The Vanguard Retirement Planner - offers colorful graphics, informative tutorials, and clear instructions to help you build your retirement plan quickly and easily. With a few keystrokes in The Planner, you'll get specific, personal answers to your questions! You can set specific retirement income goals; calculate your current retirement outlook; create different "What if?" scenarios by adjusting variables such as savings contributions, investment returns, and age at retirement; allocate your retirement assets among stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents; and discover how your model portfolios would have done during virtually any period since 1926."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Strategies That Can Help You KEEP IT SIMPLE, KEEP IT SAFE Living a Worry-Free & Secure Retirement A meltdown of the markets, a large federal deficit, a high number of baby boomers leaving the workforce and going on to Social Security—these factors all amount to an economic “perfect storm” for retirees. Americans need a better way to invest their hard earned assets. They need an understanding of how Wall Street functions and how markets work. They need the confidence in knowing that they are investing prudently and making smart financial decisions. This book provides the ideas and insights needed to navigate through these challenging times. Whether you are already retired or saving for retirement, this will be the most important financial book you will ever read.