There S More To Retirement Than Saving Money

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.

What does money mean to you? For John Levee, his mind always goes back to the moment his grandfather taught him the value of a penny, and how something so small can become a lifetime of security, comfort, and freedom. By focusing on saving for the future, investing wisely, and knowing exactly what you want your life to look like, Levee's book, There's More to Retirement Than Driving Your Spouse Crazy, explores the importance of planning for your financial future with your unique needs in mind. Success looks different to everyone, but with the personal involvement of a dedicated financial advisor, you can clarify your retirement goals and build a plan for your family's future. Drawing on a wealth of personal and professional experience as a financial planner, Levee knows that retirement is not something to be taken casually. Through the lens of procedures and technology pioneered by his firm, Levee lays out the reality of planning for life after you've reached your financial goals and provides an in-depth analysis of the investment world's most confusing strategies. As he details the possibilities and pitfalls of each path, he demonstrates the value of working with a planner agile enough to simultaneously adjust to the volatile market and to your evolving needs.

Straight Talk and solid retirement advice for all Canadians In the face of government changes, financial market volatility, and an aging workforce, Canadians are understandably concerned about the impact on their finances and their future retirement. This reassuring book debunks the generally-accepted claims about necessary savings rates, which can cause paranoia among those beginning to contemplate retirement. The authors offer greater insight into planning approaches that are not widely understood, demystifies retirement targets (age, savings, income), and outlines concrete approaches to maximizing retirement savings. Offers practical advice for dealing with the changes to Canada's retirement system Includes advice for calculating your Neutral Retirement Income Target Contains solid financial advice in accessible language Written by the Executive Chairman and Chief Actuary of Morneau Shepell Canada's national actuarial consulting firm The Real Retirement offers a down-to-earth guide for preparing for comfortable retirement and shows what it takes to achieve it.

**RETIREMENT PLANNING & INVESTING BASICS** Two Free Bonus Books Included!!! Does the thought of the retirement process, though perhaps still many years away, seem overwhelming? Have you heard contradictory information about 401(k)s, IRAs, pensions, and Social Security benefits? Do you find yourself questioning how you'll retire with enough money in your savings? Wherever you may be in the retirement process-still years away, considering retirement within the next year, or already retired-this book will help demystify your confusions and alleviate your worries. This book is for anyone who worries about retirement-what you'll do during retirement, how you'll avoid financial dependency on Social Security benefits, or how you'll support yourself financially with your savings. It's for the hardworking individual who deserves the retired life they desire without financial restrictions. It's for each and every one of us no matter our age, our profession, or what we've already done to prepare. Why Retirement Planning is the book for you: There's a lot-a lot-of information out there about pre-retirement programs and retirement options, but much of this information gets lost or miscomprehended when we don't fully know the basics. This book will help demystify any of your basic misconceptions and will simultaneously show you how to retire with enough money. This book will: Introduce the current retirement market through helpful statistics that warn you about the challenges and setbacks you'll more than likely encounter during retirement Offer a tested and proven method that explains how you can quickly and accurately calculate how much you'll need to have saved before you retire. Discuss the basics and benefits of the 401(k)-the pre-retirement saving program that oftentimes goes overlooked, yet proves to be a crucial resource for retiring with enough saved money. Include a set of self-reflection questions that encourage readers to determine the endeavors they wish to pursue during retirement, a helpful tool used to gage how much money you truly need to save in order to support yourself financially throughout your retirement. Propose a more complex yet highly effective way of cutting monthly/yearly expenses during retirement-paying off your mortgage or debts before you retire. Outlines the simple yet valuable dos and don'ts of retirement, before and during.

In The Meaningful Money Handbook, personal finance expert and podcaster extraordinaire Pete Matthew guides you through everything you need to KNOW and everything you need to DO to build a secure financial future for yourself and your family. This is achievable for everyone by following three simple steps: 1. Spend less than you earn and clear debt. 2. Insure against disaster. 3. Build up your savings and invest wisely. You will learn: • How to get out of debt as quickly as possible. • Techniques for good financial control, so you can avoid getting into debt again. • The importance of insurance for laying down a foundation on which to build a solid financial plan, which isn’t washed away by an unexpected disaster. • How to save and invest simply and efficiently so that you can work your way towards future financial freedom. No matter your starting position, or your existing level of comfort with dealing with your money, Pete Matthew’s calm, straightforward and jargon-free approach will appeal to you and help you to set out on the right path. The Meaningful Money Handbook is a practical guide to succeeding with money by cutting out the stuff you don’t need to know, and clarifying the essential things you need to do, to make a real difference to your life. Don’t put it off any longer – pick up this book and start to take a meaningful approach to your money today.

"A ... new philosophy and ... guide to getting the most out of your money--and out of life--for those who value memorable experiences as much as their earnings"--

The United States is in the midst of a major demographic shift. In the coming decades, people aged 65 and over will make up an increasingly large percentage of the population: The ratio of people aged 65+ to people aged 20-64 will rise by 80%. This shift is happening for two reasons: people are living longer, and many couples are choosing to have fewer children and to have those children somewhat later in life. The resulting demographic shift will present the nation with economic challenges, both to absorb the costs and to leverage the benefits of an aging population. Aging and the Macroeconomy: Long-Term Implications of an Older Population presents the fundamental factors driving the aging of the U.S. population, as well as its societal implications and likely long-term macroeconomic effects in a global context. The report finds that, while population aging does not pose an insurmountable challenge to the nation, it is imperative that sensible policies are implemented soon to allow companies and households to respond. It offers four practical approaches for preparing resources to support the future consumption of households and for adapting to the new economic landscape.

Many people mistakenly believe that Social Security (SS) will pay for all or most of their retire. needs, but the fact is, since its inception, SS has provided little protection. A comfortable retire. usually requires SS, pensions, personal savings & invest. The key tool for making a secure retire. a reality is financial planning. It will help clarify your retire. goals as well as other financial goals you want to ¿buy¿ along the way. It will show you how to manage your money so you can afford today¿s needs yet still fund tomorrow¿s. You¿ll learn how to save your money to make it work for you & how to protect it so it will be there when you need it. Explains how you can take the best advantage of retire. plans at work, & what to do if you¿re on your own. Illustrations.