All About Retirement Funds
is a commonsense, practical guide that covers every financial aspect of planning for
retirement. Up-todate, in-depth coverage is provided for maximizing the long-term benefits
of a 401(k), IRA, pension plan, annuity, Social Security, or other retirement financial
vehicle. From determining how much money will be needed, to when and how to begin drawing
on retirement reserves, this comprehensive, easy-to-read addition to McGraw-Hills
bestselling All About series tells workers everything they need to know to save, invest,
and plan for a long and financially comfortable retirement.
Everything You Need to Know
About Retirement Funds--from 401(k)s and IRAs to Pension Plans, Social Security, and More!
Amidst record-high
pension-plan collapses, record-low money market returns, and record-setting stock market
tumbles, Americans have never had so many questions about the safety and adequacy of their
retirement nest eggs. All About Retirement Funds provides the answers. This long-overdue
book covers the features, options, advantages, and disadvantages of each of todays most
popular retirement investing vehicles, telling you what you need to know in
straightforward language that you wont need a finance degree to understand.
But more than just
explaining types of plans, All About Retirement Funds takes you through every important
stage of planning for your retirement in commonsense, practical language--how much money
you will need, when and why you will need it, and what you must start doing today to make
sure you have it. While its true you cant control everything when saving for retirement,
you can control more than you think. Find out what you can do today to start ensuring your
long-term financial comfort and stability in All About Retirement Funds.
Whether you have already
begun to plan for your retirement or are a beginner, look to All About Retirement Funds to
learn more about:
What you can expect from
Social Security
Advantages of a Roth IRA
How and when to begin withdrawing money from your retirement plan
Investing techniques that effectively balance both growth and safety
And much more
Ellie Williams and Diane
Pearl are popular personal finance writers and former partners in MONEYWISE, a personal
finance training and education firm. They also have extensive professional experience in
both the investment and banking industries.
Author Biography
Ellie Williams and Diane
Pearl have extensive experience in the investment and banking industries. Williams is the
author of The McGraw-Hill Investors Desk Reference.