Get the most out of your 401(k) in any economy Filled with sample 401(k) portfolios for every stage of life Invest your 401(k) money wisely and make the most of your retirement Want to know what kind of investment mix you need to make your retirement money grow? Don't know what to do with a 401(k) account from your last job? Worried that your company's 401(k) plan doesn't cut it? Relax! This simple, plain-English guide shows you how to manage your accounts, minimize your risks, and maximize your returns. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun

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.

Thousands of books have been written about investing and myriad radio and TV shows have been made about how to make your money work for you. But most people are too busy living their lives to plod through these tomes, and many radio and TV investment programs are really infomercials. And with so many options, there’s always the chance the “investment teachers” are just trying to steer you toward what is best for them -- not you. “The 60 Minute Investment Guide” will change the way you view your financial future. Author and lifelong educator Michael L. Walden, Ph.D., has not only jumpstarted the financial education of tens of thousands, he’s reached millions through radio and TV broadcasts as a contributor for “Live Now” from Fox, WRAL in Raleigh and WPTF and the Curtis Media Group in Raleigh for over four decades. The principles of investment do not have to be difficult to understand, and with this book, in less than 60 minutes, anyone can learn to how to apply these principles to their investment goals and secure their financial future.

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Here is the first tell-it-like-it-is, easy-to-read book for company owners and managers who want to know more about 401(k) plans. It provides all the practical information you need to make informed decisions about what type of plan to offer, how to set one up in your organization, and how to improve an already existing plan. Stephen Butler explains why 401(k)s are so popular with employees and how virtually any company can benefit by making the plans available.

This step-by-step guide to choosing the right investment from the confusing array of options available through 401(k) plans will be an invaluable resource to some 20 million eligible employees who participate in corporate plans. With easy-to-follow text including worksheets for calculating contributions, tips on how to transfer contributions, and answers to many other questions, this book is the perfect antidote to jargon-filled employer plan descriptions.

Goodbye Paycheck. How will I live without you? Will these be your words on the day you retire? They don t have to be. Right this minute, you have the chance to start your own business, one that will manufacture paychecks for the rest of your life. Sound too good to be true? It s not. It s your 401(k), and it s your ticket to a secure financial future. Social Security and corporate pension plans are nothing but insecure promises your 401(k) puts you in charge. In Paychecks for Life, The 401k Coach(r) Charles Epstein walks you through nine easy-to-understand steps for setting up your 401(k) Paycheck Manufacturing Company. You ll discover how to: Become the boss of your financial future Use other Other People's money to double your own Finance your Desirement Mortgage Follow the mantra of 10 - 1- NOW to secure your future Relax in good financial markets and in bad Retire with a paycheck for life You can make your retirement dreams come true if you take control today. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Personal Finance Retirement Planning Cover to cover, Paychecks for Life is a powerful read. No matter your age or current financial situation, Charlie s wisdom, experience and insights will help you create real wealth the kind that allows your years to not outlast your money. JOSEPH MICHELLI Author of The Starbucks Experience and The New Gold Standard"