This book takes a holistic approach to retirement for pre-retirees and retirees. Rather than just focusing on financial matters for retirement, this book explores the 4 Keys to a Safe Retirement: Financial Preparedness, Health &amp; Wellness, Mental Attitude and Staying Involved! Many people are thrust into retirement, ill equipped to handle the various aspects of retirement, above and beyond just the financial matters! When Jack Tatar lost both his retired mother and father in the course of six months, he heard all about how this can be a common occurrence among the elderly and retired. As one of the world’s leading market researchers, Jack was used to asking “why?” What he heard consistently through his research with retirees and their families was, “There’s plenty of books and materials about being financially prepared for retirement, but there aren’t books and resources that consider all of the aspects that are needed to consider when someone retires. How to take care of their health? What to do with their free time? How to stay connected to friends and create more friends? How to stay positive when your family and friends are moving away and/or dying? Ultimately, they need to understand how to create a safe retirement.” This book is the result of the research, findings and experiences that led Jack to create a book that, as he says in the book’s dedication to his parents, “is a book that I wish they ‘d been able to read before they died.” It’s a book written for the person considering retirement, the person newly retired, or the person well into retirement, as well as for a friend or a child of any of these individuals. The 4 Keys to a Safe Retirement will help the reader to: - Create a financial plan - Manage your retirement income - Understand the complexities of vital programs such as Medicare and Social Security - Manage your health and learn how to eat healthy - Recognize that exercise is no longer optional and how to make it part of your life - Create a positive attitude that will lead to a longer life - Learn to cope with the difficulties that will occur in retirement such as losing loved ones and being a caregiver - Appreciate the opportunities for travel and volunteering - How to use new technologies and social media to connect with others - And so much more It's not just a book! It's also a dynamic resource that includes full access to a companion website, www.Safe4Retirement.com, which provides the latest up to date, relevant information on retirement topics. Publisher's Weekly : "A holistic approach to retirement for pre-retirees and retirees explores the four key elements to sound retirement planning." April 2012

Safe 4 Retirement: The 4 Keys to a Safe Retirement

Tatar, Jack

Parenting & Relationships

People Tested Books

Have you had “the talk” yet? No, this isn’t the one you have with your kids about sex, hoping you actually know more than they do. This talk is the one adult children have with their parents about their parents’ retirement and aging and such concerns as medical proxies, healthcare and estate planning, wills, trusts, and the fact that 70% of people over age 65 will require some form of long-term care. This book focuses on the talk and incorporates Jack Tatar’s innovative Four Keys approach to a safe retirement. By following Jack’s game plan laid out in his book, you will understand • What the talk is and why it’s important to have it earlier, rather than later. • How to start the talk with your parents and use talking points to keep them engaged. • What to discuss during the talk, ensuring that all the important topics and details are covered. • How to create, maintain, and review a financial plan for retirement. • The latest up-to-date information on health matters pertaining to retirees. • How to maintain a positive attitude in retirement. • How to create an effective social structure and network for retirees. The talk is often not a single discussion, but rather something that’s ongoing and detailed. It will help create a safe retirement for your parents and peace of mind for your entire family. It will also provide adult children with the understanding they’ll need when considering their own retirement and an appreciation of the value and importance of having this talk with their own children. Like Jack’s previous books, Safe 4 Retirement: The Four Keys to a Safe Retirement and The 10 Joys of a Safe Retirement, this new book will change the way you think about retirement. The talk will bring families together so that they stay together.

Having The Talk: The Four Keys to Your Parents' Safe Retirement

Business & Money

Personal Finance

Have You Heard About Bitcoins? What are they? Who created them? Why are they important? Will they replace paper money? Is it like Gold? Bitcoins are in the news regularly these days. These reports range from talking about how Bitcoins will replace paper money in many countries to how Bitcoins are being used as a way to pay for drugs, gambling and prostitution. So, what’s the deal with Bitcoins? • Bitcoin is, at its core, virtual currency. • It is a digital representation of money that can be used to purchase goods and services in the same way cash can be used to purchase those same goods and services. • However, Bitcoin differs considerably from these other currencies in that it is not backed by any bank or nation and has no formal organizational structure behind it. • Bitcoin is managed entirely by a Peer to Peer (P2P) network of individuals that manages balances and transactions on its own. • Bitcoins are “mined” from computer networks through the process of solving a complex mathematical problem. • The total amount of available Bitcoins will ultimately be a finite number, which may create a huge demand, and value for them in the future. • Bitcoins are traded on exchanges across the world, which can convert them into the accepted currencies in these countries. • Bitcoins are being used to pay for many products and services across the globe today, some legal and some illegal. • Bitcoins are NOT science fiction. They are real and you can learn about them by reading this book!

What's The Deal With Bitcoins?

Lancelot, Ryan

Biography & History

New Book Addresses the Realities of How Obamacare and Rising HealthCare Costs Will Hurt Retirees For Many Years! Powerful and Controversial New Book Written by Seven Retirement Experts Examines the New Realities of Retirement and Provides Actionable Solutions We’ve been trained, advised and educated that the key to enjoying a long and prosperous life in retirement depends upon our ability to maximize the growth of our assets so that we have as much retirement income as possible. But as we know, retirement is not the same as it was years ago. Investment challenges, the complexity of investment vehicles, and government intervention have changed the retirement landscape for all of us looking towards a long and thriving retirement. Yet what hasn’t changed is the fact that we continue to do the same things that we’ve done for years when it comes to retirement. So, if you were doing something wrong, when would you like to know about it? Early enough to be able to do something, or do you want to wait until the last possible moment? Currently there are millions of people planning for their retirement and unfortunately what they are doing is wrong. There are many factors for this, including 3 obscure rules from the Federal Government, changes to the cost of healthcare and other items that most Americans are unaware of, that will force people to change their thinking about saving and funding their retirement in the future. In order to help people to save their Social Security benefits, lower their tax obligations, maximize their retirement income and control their health costs in retirement, we’ve gathered seven of the leading retirement experts writing today to point out the realities of the new rules of retirement and what you can do to take back control of your future. Seven of the leading retirement experts provide the facts, realities and solutions around these topics: o Dan McGrath: The New Rules of Retirement o Michael Gerali: The REAL Truth about Medicare and Social Security o Robert Ryerson: Financial Planning for the New Retirement o Robert Klein: The Truth about Annuities o Justin Belair: The New Approach to Estate Planning o John Marroni: What to Know about Reverse Mortgages Mike Padawer, author of What’s the Deal with Long-Term Care?: The Economic Realities of Long-Term Care With an Afterword by Jack Tatar, author of Safe 4 Retirement: The Four Keys to a Safe Retirement and Having The Talk: The Four Keys to Your Parents’ Safe Retirement

What You Don't Know About Retirement Will Hurt You!

Robert Klein

Dan McGrath

Michael Gerali

This is a unique publication that presents honest and insightful information about effectively dealing with the emotional and financial realities of making a college education possible. It will help you and your loved ones to gain a more realistic understanding of the requirements, choices and opportunities for addressing the following areas of concern: - How to manage your emotions - Who can help you? - How to avoid your own horror stories - Is a college education worth it? - How to make the most of your campus visits - The pros and cons of investments - How financial aid forms work - Ways to land a scholarship - How to understand different loans - How to appeal a financial aid award - How to benefit from tax relief and loan forgiveness programs Howard R. Freedman has been a financial aid consultant and president of Financial Aid Consulting for over a decade helping to make college affordable for students from all economic backgrounds throughout the US and Canada.

Making College Happen: The Realities of Coping With College Costs

Education & Teaching

Freedman, Howard R.

Schools & Teaching

Time management is a challenge for everyone, but it is a particularly daunting challenge for middle and high school students. There is an expectation that at their age they should be independent and know how to get things done on their own. But teens are busier than ever. Between homework, school, afterschool activities, family, friends, jobs, and more, teens often find that their time is truly NOT their own. Add in the fact that they often lack the tools to manage their time; maybe it’s a little unrealistic for parents to expect their teenagers to instinctively know how to manage time. "What’s the Deal with Teens and Time Management" takes parents step-by-step through the basics of teaching their teens the time management skills they need to succeed—at school, at work and in life! This is a user-friendly guide full of best practice solutions for helping teens stay on top of their homework, avoid procrastination traps, get out the door in the morning with minimal conflict and manage the use of their electronics. In a readable, breezy and witty fashion, Josel opens the door to the world of time management, what it really means, why it’s important and why your teen probably doesn’t “get it.” And throughout the book, Josel offers up the “Triple Ts” – her tried and true Tips, Tools and Techniques – to provide support and guidance for parents looking to help their teens understand, develop and implement time management skills. In this book, you’ll learn: • The FIVE mindsets parents need to start their teen on the journey of time management awareness. • How to create a “Personal Homework Profile” to better understand how your teen tackles homework. • How to help your teen create a time sense and develop “future awareness”. • How to pick an appropriate paper or electronic academic planner and how to properly plan their time. • How to create a peaceful and calm morning routine to get your teen out the door in the morning without anxiety and frustration. • Case studies, useful resources, Leslie’s straight talk and much, much more! Time Management is a Life Skill that Doesn’t Come Naturally to Everyone. It Can be Learned.

What's the Deal with Teens and Time Management?

Teen & Young Adult

Josel, Leslie

Social Issues

Estate administration is an on-the-job learning experience that most hope they will never have to experience. What’s the Deal With Estate Administration? answers the questions that you didn’t even know to ask, especially at a time that is quite overwhelming for all of us. In her previous book, What’s the Deal With Estate Planning? Peggy R. Hoyt provided a fresh new approach to thinking about estate planning that focuses on the personal aspect, not just the documents involved! Her unique approach to estate planning addressed questions regarding planning for mental incapacity, planning for long term care and ultimately, planning for your death. This book starts where her last one left off. Peggy deals with the mystery of estate administration in a straight-forward and easy-to-understand format. Estate administration is essentially a three-step process: 1. Identifying, gathering and valuing estate assets 2. Identifying and paying all creditors, including taxes 3. Distributing the remaining estate assets to the proper beneficiaries Included in those three important steps are lots of additional steps intended to comply with relevant state and federal laws. This book will help you navigate some of the most important estate administration questions you’ll encounter. Some of the topics What’s the Deal with Estate Administration? tackles are: • What to do when a love ones dies • What not to do • Probate is not a four-letter word • The difference between wills and trusts • The importance of asset ownership • Avoiding the morbid scavenger hunt • Dealing with income, estate and other possible taxes • Pre-planning your memorial service • Accomplishing your own estate planning goals While the overarching goal of estate administration is to distribute the assets to the intended beneficiaries, no two estate administrations will ever be the same. That’s because every family is different. What’s the Deal with Estate Administration? provides insight and guidance—crucial to making sure your estate plan works the way you intend.

What's the Deal with Estate Administration?

Hoyt, Peggy R.

Considering a Retirement Community? Are you or a loved one considering a retirement community, but are confused about the various alternatives? Perhaps you would prefer to age at home but question whether it is practical and feel that exploring all of your options is a sensible exercise. If so, then you have chosen the right place to start by picking up this book! Based specifically on popular questions author and noted expert on retirement communities Brad Breeding has received from older Americans and their adult children, “What’s the Deal with Retirement Communities?” is designed to be the first step in your research process - providing answers in a simple and concise fashion. In this book you will learn what you need to know about the retirement living landscape, including: • The importance of planning ahead for the later phases of retirement • What must you consider when deciding between at-home care and a community? • What defines a retirement community? • How to distinguish one type of retirement community from another • The relationship between retirement communities and long-term care services • What does long-term care cost? • Payment and contract structures for retirement communities Congratulations on taking the first step in planning for your future retirement living and health care needs! This book includes a full list of resources to help you decide if a retirement community is right for you or a loved one, and how to find the right one!

What's the Deal with Retirement Communities?

Breeding, Brad C.

Are you and your family prepared in the event of a disability or death? In her previous book, Straight Talk! About Estate Planning, author Peggy Hoyt provided a fresh new approach to thinking about estate planning that focuses on the personal aspect, not just the documents involved!. To be relevant, your estate plan must be well-counseled, fully funded and up to date. Don’t rely on your state’s default laws to create an estate plan for you – create one for yourself that meets your specific needs, goals and concerns. This requires that you understand your own situation and that of your family – and every family is unique! What’s the Deal With Estate Planning? explores Peggy’s unique approach to estate planning and addresses important questions regarding planning for mental incapacity, planning for long term care and ultimately, planning for your death, including a peak into what happens when someone dies. In this book, Peggy addresses the following questions: Why is Estate Planning Important? Should I Plan for Mental Disability? Doesn’t the Government Pay for Long Term Care? How vital is a Will and what does it provide for me and my family? Can you Trust Your Family? What if I have Unique Planning Concerns? Are Taxes a Big Concern? What Should I Do When Someone Dies? What about my Pets? This book also discusses the latest information for same-sex couples. It also includes a comprehensive list of resources for further information so that you can stay up to date with the latest laws and advice. Remember, every family’s situation is unique – a cookie cutter approach to estate planning will not work! It’s your family – provide them with the best possible outcomes. Educate yourself today before meeting with your estate planning professional tomorrow. Let Peggy’s book help you and your family plan for the future.

What's the Deal with Estate Planning?

Real Estate

Why is retirement planning different for women? Women are completely comfortable talking about many “M-word” topics: their marriages, motherhood and their mothers, merlots and martinis, mammograms and menopause. But, bring up money and the conversations often screech to a halt. Ask how prepared a woman is for retirement and she can tell you the exact date when she wants to retire, but not how much money she’ll need for a 30-year retirement. In this thought-provoking, but non-traditional, fun approach to planning for a woman’s retirement, Marcia Mantell guides women through the key questions they’ll need to answer before they will be prepared to retire. In What’s the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women?, you’ll get • realistic perspectives on retirement in the new era, • a treasure trove of resources to get started, and • practical examples of how other women are dealing with redesigning and reinventing retirement. Ten key questions are discussed and you may be surprised by the answers! While no two women will have the same retirement or financial resources, there are common topics that each woman needs to address. While this book offers financial information, it also focuses on • how to start defining your future years, • how to use the skills of running your household to manage your retirement, and • why doing what you love will continue to be a key activity in retirement. It also provides a critical overview into Social Security, which is often the foundation of income for most women in retirement. This book should help you feel more confident and empowered to own your own retirement and future. It will give you a terrific roadmap for how to plan for the future you deserve and help you to make your retirement the best time of your life!

What's the Deal with Retirement Planning for Women?

Mantell, Marcia A.

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