Easy Retirement Planning

Let’s face it, planning and saving for retirement is not easy. We are told that the earlier we start the better and that the “magic of compounding” will make our dreams come true if we simply trust the stock market and our investment advisor. ​But for most people it’s simply not possible. People in their twenties are often saddled with student debt and may be struggling to find suitable full-time employment. Saving for retirement is the last thing on their minds, as it should be. ​Then in our thirties and forties we tend to do things like get married, have kids, and buy houses. All these things cost a lot of money! So for many people there simply isn’t any money left to put away for retirement. Therefore many of us become procrastinators when it comes to saving for retirement. ​But there is hope. This book will take you step-by-step though planning and saving for retirement starting in your fifties and the best way to fund your retirement years. It is designed for people approaching retirement who want to ensure it is comfortable and stress-free.

If your retirement dream is becoming a nightmare because of the big financial questions that keep you awake, then this is the book for you. We all dream about retirement, but surveys show that most Canadians are very anxious about it. How big a nest egg will I need? How long will I have to work? How much can I afford to draw from my portfolio every year? What's the financial impact of taking CPP before age 65? Can I achieve my retirement dreams given my financial reality? So many questions and . . . too many answers. The media and financial institutions bombard us with information and advice, but much of it is conflicting and confusing, and some of it is thinly disguised marketing spin and product pitches. It's hard to make sense of it all, to see how it relates to your situation, and to see your own complete financial picture in all the fragmented advice. Written by an independent journalist with no business interests to promote, this book is your frank and trusted guide to the confusing world of retirement planning.

Need to start thinking about retirement but don't know where to start? Retirement Planning in Easy 8 Steps is a quick and easy way to start learning about retirement planning, helping you envision your ideal retirement and how to get there through investment planning, maximizing social security benefits and the other basics central to sound financial planning for retirement. Retirement Planning in 8 Easy Steps includes: 8 steps to help you reach your financial goals and achieve your dream lifestyle Straightforward strategies for building a secure savings plan Useful worksheets to help you stay on track and meet your goals Charts, terms & resources that simplify investing and budgeting Start your retirement planning today with these basic but essential strategies explained clearly by award-winning financial journalist Joel Kranc.

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 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 readers while they plan the largest financial obligation of their life. Take stock of your finances Proactively plan for your financial future Seek the help of professionals or go it alone Use online tools to make retirement planning easier Whether you're just starting out with a 401(k) or you’re a seasoned vet with retirement in your near future, this book helps younger and older generations alike how to plan their retirement.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, less than half of the workforce has calculated how much they need to save in order to retire. People often look to their retirement as free time. But there is no such thing as "free" time - retirement has its own bills to pay. How do you meet your expenses when pension plans only cover a small percentage of your living costs? For most people, the ultimate goal of their working years is a comfortable and easy retirement. Yet, many working people avoid planning for the future because retirement seems so far off, or they live for today, hoping that tomorrow will take care of itself. The concepts of planning and saving need not be daunting. Whether you are in your early twenties or your late fifties, it's never too early or too late to plan for your retirement. The Retirement Planning Book is a rich source of information that will guide you through the process of planning your golden years Find out about early retirement, financial planning, investments, social security, pension plans, and more from this concise, easy-to-read guide. Look to the years ahead with The Retirement Planning Book - your handbook for planning a comfortable future!

Canada’s #1 bestselling retirement income book is now completely revised and updated. Vettese will show you how to mitigate risk and secure your financial future in these unpredictable times. As COVID-19 rocks the economy in an unprecedented black swan event, retirees and those who are preparing to retire need answers to pressing questions about their financial futures. Originally published in 2018, the second edition of Retirement Income for Life, has been completely revised and updated, and now includes: New chapters on early retirement, retiring single, what to do when one spouse dies young, and more. Three strategies for mitigating your personal financial risk in the current downturn in equities and other investment products. Advice on how to plan for (and even benefit from) the coming bear market, resulting from COVID-19, which will create unprecedented equity buying opportunities, possibly as early as 2021. Information on the impact of unbearably low interest rates on annuities and fixed income investments and what to do if you hold them. The reasons retirees should be deferring CPP until age 70 and why the case for this is stronger than ever. Author Frederick Vettese demystifies a complex and often frightening subject and provides practical, actionable advice based on five enhancements the reader can make to mitigate risk and secure their financial future. With over one thousand Canadians turning 65 every day, the cultivation of good decumulation practices — the way in which you draw down assets in retirement, ideally to have a secure income for the rest of your life — has become an urgent matter that no one can afford to ignore.

A Globe and Mail Bestseller! A guide for Canadians on how to use real estate as an investment and retirement solution. Leveraging equity in a principal residence and using it wisely to purchase rental property is the solution to a safe, secure retirement for millions of Canadians. Many Canadians who own their home have never considered buying a second property. And nearly one-third of retirees are worried about running out of money. The Real Estate Retirement Plan shows how homeowners can use the tools already available to them — their mortgages — to access the initial capital to invest and prepare for their retirement. This is a proven, validated antidote to today’s historically low savings rates, poor current rates of return, and pressure on CPP and health care. With examples and a detailed discussion of the principles and mechanics, Calum Ross and Simon Giannini demystify real-estate investing and make an irrefutable case for borrowing to invest.

Learn how retirement really works before it's too late... "This book is the best I've seen on how to navigate the retirement savings question." (Forbes) Most so-called "experts" plug your numbers into a retirement formula to tell you how much money you need to retire. Unfortunately, the conventional approach is fundamentally flawed. If you fail to learn how retirement savings truly works, then you'll either underspend and be miserable or overspend and run out of money. How Much Money Do I Need to Retire takes you beyond the scientific facade of modern retirement planning. Author and former hedge fund manager Todd R. Tresidder has helped thousands of people find financial freedom through his website and podcast. Now you too can use his advice to take the guesswork out of your retirement planning. In this book, you'll learn: Why the best way to describe most retirement estimates is garbage-in/garbage-out The five critical assumptions that can destroy your financial security How to reduce the amount you need to retire by as much as $600,000 Three strategies to maximize spending today while protecting for the future How to calculate the amount of money you really need to retire on the first try without software, online calculators, or being a math genius Read this book to know more about your retirement planning than your financial adviser. Tresidder's book contains refreshingly straightforward, easy-to-understand, and concise advice on how to retire wealthy. This missing link of personal finance books will make you sleep easier. No retirement is secure without it. Buy the book today so you can retire with confidence!