Personal Finance for Seniors for Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

The fast and easy way for Baby Boomers to protect their financial future Are you nearing (or already basking in) retirement? Are you aware of the unique financial opportunities and challenges you′ll face in your golden years? This hands–on, practical guide empowers you to chart your financial course with targeted advice for investing, spending, and protecting your wealth for the decades to come. Plan, plan, plan — understand just how important it is to plan ahead for retirement (and how it′ll give you more attractive financial options in the future) Tackle the issues — discover the best ways to manage your annual expenses and budget so you′ll have enough to live on now and in the years ahead Know your benefits — get the lowdown on government programs available, like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid Tie up loose ends — find out how to plan your estate (no matter how large or modest), prepare a will, and determine considerations for a living will, medical powers of attorney, and more Open the book and find: Advice on when to retire and guidance on estimating expenses Your best investments for retirement money Plain–English explanations of retirement account options How to adjust spending when life throws you a curve ball Tips on choosing pension options Housing choices in retirement The best Social Security and healthcare benefits for you Ways to reduce your estate taxes Create a budget for retirement Wisely invest, spend, and protect your wealth Plot the windy road of pension plans, Social Security, healthcare, and Medicare

Eric Tyson is a nationally recognized personal finance counselor, writer, and lecturer. He is the bestselling author of Personal Finance For Dummies and Mutual Funds For Dummies . Bob Carlson is editor of the monthly newsletter "Retirement Watch" and author of The New Rules for Retirement .