A comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide to the ins and outs of retirement planning—the key resource for creating a retirement you can live on!
How much do I need to retire? Can I retire early? What’s the retirement age, anyway? No matter whether you are 25, 65, or any age in between, you probably have questions about retirement and knowing the answers is the key to planning your future. Whether you want to retire as soon as possible or are looking forward to continuing to work in some form for as long as you can, Retirement 101 guides you through each step as you approach this important milestone.
From how to save for the day when you stop—or scale back—working to smart investment strategies to the best states to retire in to how to calculate your benefits, Retirement 101 helps you create a retirement plan to accomplish your goals, whatever they are.
Review
Retirement 101 by Michele Cagan, I think this book did a great job of going through the basics and the different accounts and timelines you need to keep in mind for when saving for retirement. From 401(k) Plans and Social Security Benefits to Asset Management and Medical Insurance, this books touches on many things you may not have thought about when you are retiring. It is a good starting point to help you know what decisions need to be made and where to start your further research.
Do I Recommend This Book?
Retirement 101 is simply written, and easy to understand. I read through this book in a few hours. It is a source I will refer back to as the time gets closer for my retirement. I strongly recommend for anyone who wants to quick and easily learn more about planning for their financial future in retirement.
About The Author
Michele Cagan is a CPA, author, and financial mentor. With more than twenty years of experience, she offers unique insights into personal financial planning, from breaking out of debt and minimizing taxes, to maximizing income and building wealth. Michele has written numerous articles and books about personal finance, investing, and accounting, including The Infographic Guide to Personal Finance, Investing 101, Stock Market 101, and Financial Words You Should Know. In addition to her financial know-how, Michele has a not-so-secret love of painting, Star Wars, and chocolate. She lives in Maryland with her son, dogs, cats, and koi.
Book Details
- Author : Michele Cagan CPA
- Publisher : Adams Media (December 24, 2019)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 272 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1507212240
- ISBN-13 : 978-1507212240
- Item Weight : 12.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.25 x 0.9 x 7.13 inches
Audio Book Details
- Listening Length : 7 hours and 19 minutes
- Narrator : Kitty Hendrix
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