The Retirement Pitfall: Retirement Mistakes the Government Never Told You about

How to Have a Happy Retirement...Five things you should know when planning your golden years. 1. Do you know that when you retire, your paychecks may stop, but your expenses don't? How do you resolve that? 2. Do you know what control your employer has over your qualified savings plan? Learn how to retain control of your money. 3. Do you want to risk your money in the stock market? There are ways to protect your nest egg. 4. Do you know after a few years in a nursing home your assets could be wiped out? Learn strategies to keep them for your loved ones. 5. Do you know how to control your money when you are incapacitated? Find out how to pass your money on to your heirs. Many books have been written about how to properly plan for retirement, but they always assume that the retirement planning began when you are young. This book is for people who are approaching retirement or are in retirement that gives them the tools to help them reach success regardless of their financial history. It's never too late to plan for retirement. Even if you are older and don't have a plan, there are ways to catch up. From avoiding common mistakes and controlling your spending, to financial planning and constructing your estate, Simon teaches you to build a retirement plan designed to weather any storm.