Retirement Finances Management

Sam Dogen, creator of the Financial Samurai blog, knows that you need to spend money to make money. He’s taught over 90 million followers how to invest wisely in all facets of life, from education to parenting to relationships to side hustles, even choosing where to work and play.

If you’re feeling clueless, confused, and concerned about your upcoming retirement, you’re not alone. According to Northwestern Mutual’s Planning and Progress Study, 56 percent of Americans don’t know how much they need to retire, and as a result, many are vastly unprepared for it. Fortunately, there’s still time for you to prepare for a fruitful and comfortable retirement…and all it takes is a bit of planning. This guide will give you detailed steps and strategies to plan for your retirement. And don’t worry, it’s not complicated at all.

As a financial journalist and educator, Dana Miranda is on a mission to liberate listeners from budget culture: the damaging set of beliefs around money that rely on restriction, shame, and greed—much like diet culture does for food and bodies. In this long-overdue alternative to traditional budgeting advice, Miranda offers a new approach that makes money easy for everyone, regardless of the numbers in their bank account.

What does it take to have a truly happy retirement? Is it money? An active social life? A long-lasting marriage - or maybe a new one? Finance expert, author, and radio host Wes Moss asked more than 2,000 of the nation's happiest retirees to find out - and their answers may surprise you. Through a series of revealing surveys, Moss noticed a pattern of distinct, recognizable habits that the happiest retirees shared, from the simplest of lifestyle choices to the smartest of financial strategies.

Whether you're newlyweds, celebrating your twentieth anniversary, or on your second or third marriage - whatever age or tax bracket you're in - this comprehensive, positive, financial lifesaver will help you and your partner communicate comfortably about money and start building a strong financial future together. From the best selling author of Smart Women Finish Rich!

Learn what end of life can teach us about the secret to financial independence and making every moment count with this life-altering collection of tips from Dr. Jordan Grumet, host of the award-winning Earn & Invest podcast, featuring a foreword written by Vicki Robin, coauthor of Your Money or Your Life.

According to Doug Andrew, the best-selling author of Missed Fortune 101, too many Americans are being led down the wrong financial path. Even worse, many Baby Boomers find themselves panicking, fearful that they've already fallen too far behind to ever catch up. In this indispensable and eye-opening guide, Andrew provides fresh new pathways to reaching financial security.

Unlock the secrets to financial freedom with "How to Build Seven Streams of Income: Achieving Financial Freedom Through Multiple Income Streams." Whether you’re stuck in a 9-to-5 grind, dreaming of financial independence, or simply want to secure your financial future, this book is your ultimate guide to creating wealth through diverse income streams. Imagine a life where money works for you, not the other way around. This isn't just another finance book; it's a blueprint for financial success. Dive into the wisdom of seasoned investors, successful entrepreneurs, and finance gurus who ...

You don't have to be a 23-year-old dancer with no savings to end up with the excruciating debts young Iris is confronted with in this latest work by financial and legal advisor Tad Crawford. Every year, thousands of Americans of all ages and backgrounds overtax their bank accounts and credit cards and are left with the tricky task of pulling themselves out of their financial chaos. Rarely can they receive such high-quality financial and moral support as The Money Mentor provides.

Sí sabes que NO recibirás una jubilación, ¿verdad? ¿Y que tu afore no te dará ni la tercera parte de lo que hoy ganas?... Afortunadamente, estás a tiempo de evitar una vejez pobre o, en una de esas, ¡incluso de retirarte joven! En este libro, Eduardo Rosas te cuenta, paso a pasito, las decenas de herramientas y opciones que puedes explotar para alcanzar el paraíso en la tierra: la llamada «libertad financiera».

No matter your current financial standing, inside this guide you’ll find down-to-earth advice and actionable strategies to kickstart your financial health and save for your retirement together. Whether you want to maximize your income, cut out useless spending, or save up for a car, house, or even to have a child, Budgeting for Couples 101 arms you with the essential knowledge you need to revolutionize your financial skills as both a couple and a team.

Imagine a life where Monday morning doesn't fill you with dread. A life where your finances aren't a source of stress, but a springboard for your dreams. This isn't just a fantasy. It's financial independence, and Escape the Rat Race: A Beginner's Guide to Financial Independence & Side Hustles is your invitation to build it. Forget complicated jargon and overwhelming advice; this book simplifies the path to freedom, making it achievable for anyone willing to take the first step. Through clear, actionable chapters, you will discover how to: Gain crystal clarity on your financial situation ...

From the nuts and bolts of managing money to the deep psychological and even spiritual meaning it has in our lives, this personal-finance audiobook shows everyone, even complete novices, how to take control of their money.

How to read a 10-K like a professional investor If you want to be a great investor, you should like engaging with one of the essential tools in the trade: the 10-K. Warren Buffett has stated that he enjoys curling up with annual reports. Buffett said he "reads 500 pages every day" when asked how he became smarter. That's how, like compound interest, knowledge grows. Indeed, savvy fund managers regard 10-Ks as riddles or treasure hunts, relishing the opportunity to pore over even the tiniest footnotes. Individual investors may not have the same experience as a fund manager who reviews ...

Estate planning doesn't have to be a daunting task reserved for the wealthiest. "Estate Planning Simplified" transforms this complex process into an achievable one-evening task. Forget the overwhelming legal jargon and confusion about where to begin or the fear of making errors with financial terms. This book proves estate planning is accessible to everyone, not just a privileged few. It guides you through understanding complicated concepts with ease, ensuring your loved ones' financial future while minimizing taxes and preserving your legacy.

Greed. Exploitation. And so many fees. All hiding in plain sight. That’s your financial advisor. Whose services and advice have become the outdated VHS player of retirement. In Fire Your Financial Advisor: 40 Years of Greed and Exploitation of the American Retiree, and How You Can Fight Back, Greg Aler tells the story of how the financial industry created a trillion-dollar empire by withholding information while over-charging and under-servicing retirees regarding the real risks of retirement.

As the prospect of a secure financial future and a comfortable retirement becomes increasingly remote for many, and experts are concluding that conventional investing and financial planning strategies aren’t working, Pamela Yellen reveals an extraordinary, little-known but time-tested method for growing wealth safely and predictably, even when the stock and real-estate markets and other investments tumble.

Money management is one of our most practical survival skills - and also one we've convinced ourselves we're either born with or not. In reality, financial planning can be learned, like anything else. Part financial memoir and part research-based guide to attaining lifelong security, This Is the Year I Put My Financial Life in Order is the audiobook that everyone who has never wanted a preachy financial guide has been waiting for.

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.

Josh Jalinski, host of the popular Financial Quarterback radio program, challenges 50 years of conventional retirement planning with fresh strategies tailored to today and tomorrow. Retirement Reality Check shows you how to maximize what you can spend while still leaving significant resources to others. And isn’t that the point? Retirement should be a time to enjoy family, friends, and travel, and support your favorite charitable cause or hobby, without worrying about your financial security.