Personal Finance After 50 for Dummies - Paperback

by Eric Tyson (Author), Robert C. Carlson (Author)

Move confidently into your retirement planning years with financial advice from a bestselling personal finance advisor

Retirement is lasting longer than it ever has. And a little bit of careful planning can ensure that you spend your retirement--and the years leading up to it--in comfort and financial security.

In the latest edition of Personal Finance After 50 For Dummies, trusted personal finance author and advisor Eric Tyson delivers an up-to-date and expert take on how to enter your fifties in the best financial health possible. The book offers advice designed to help regardless of your income or living situation. You'll find sound and crystal-clear advice you can apply immediately on everything from investing to managing when to take Social Security, securing long-term insurance, navigating taxes, and establishing an estate plan.

You'll also get actionable guidance on the latest financial trends, including no-nonsense strategies regarding alternative investments and how to navigate financial products aimed at those nearing or in retirement, like reverse mortgages. Inside the book:

• Effective, step-by-step guides to building a financial plan that works for you, saving for the long-term, and creating a realistic budget
• Strategies for managing and reducing financial risk without missing out on sound investment opportunities that keep pace with inflation
• Explanations of how to blend government programs like Social Security and Medicare into your plan

Perfect for anyone interested in taking a serious look at planning for middle age and beyond, Personal Finance After 50 For Dummies covers the topics of unique interest to those looking to build a comfortable life in their golden years.

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Make plans now for a stress-free future

Getting to your 50th birthday brings the wisdom that comes with navigating life's ups and downs. It can also bring anxiety if you've not thought ahead to how to manage your finances in your golden years. Don't worry--this book helps you relieve that anxiety. Dig in to discover how to create a solid retirement plan, manage insurance and healthcare costs, get answers to all your estate planning questions, and beyond. Set yourself up with a sustainable financial future, so you can relax and enjoy your second act!

Inside...

• Building a retirement plan
• Saving for the long term
• Adjusting your investments
• Rethinking your housing needs
• Navigating government programs
• Creating an estate plan
• Launching an encore career

Author Biography

Eric Tyson is a bestselling personal finance author committed to making financial management accessible to all. He is the author of five national bestselling financial books in the For Dummies series, including books on personal finance, investing, mutual funds, home buying, and real estate investing.

Bob Carlson is the editor of the monthly newsletter, Retirement Watch, the monthly video series, Retirement Watch Spotlight, and a weekly free e-letter, Retirement Watch Weekly. Bob served three decades on the Board of Trustees of the Fairfax County Employees' Retirement System.