Henry Carter Hull

Leaving full-time employment to enter retirement often requires a 180-degree change——in mindset and behavior——from the way you managed your time and money previously. This is especially true for Baby Boomers who may have never experienced adult life without a full-time job and have been practicing the same habits since their 20s. These life transitions can be looked at as if they require "flipping a switch." Some changes happen suddenly like...

Imagine a retirement filled with blue skies, soft sand, and refreshing breezes. Picture yourself spending your days lounging in a hammock and listening to the waves roll onto the shore. You may be thinking that this scenario sounds great but that you cannot afford it. However, that is where you are mistaken. This book shows you how you can achieve your dream retirement without obsessing about saving and without overspending. As senior citizens age,...

"Make a plan now and manifest a rewarding and abundant retirement: "A book that countless women are waiting for." -- Marianne Williamson Coach and personal finance professional Debra K. Menke spent years watching powerful women not properly plan for retirement. To help this strong tribe of women take ownership of their financial freedom, she offers this love letter as a route to retirement success. In Powerful Women Plan for Retirement , Debra helps...

"Create the retirement you desire with proven financial strategies The New Rules of Retirement throws away the rules of thumb, cliche;s, and obsolete ideas. It provides a proven, updated approach to retiring successfully in today's world. In this new second edition based on independent, objective research, retirement expert Robert C. Carlson uses proven, profitable techniques to coordinate all the factors that lead to financial security and independence....

"Explains in easy, digestible anecdotes on how consumers can plan for the golden years without going broke trying to enjoy [them]" ( Orlando Sentinel ). Are you ready to retire, but are afraid of running out of money? Do you know who to trust? People imagine retirement as learning new things, challenging themselves, giving back as a mentor, spending their days with family and friends, or filling them with exciting adventures. The vision is the beginning...

When you approach the end of your career, you may have the assets you need to retire, but do you have a game plan to live comfortably, spend what you've saved, and never outlive your money? This is a major stumbling block for many people as they approach retirement, but it doesn't have to be. You can live the life you've always envisioned-travel, a second home, time with grandchildren-without having to micromanage your money or fearing it will run...

Why do some people effortlessly achieve financial success, yet others never do? You've worked hard to become financially successful, but you still feel frustrated. Unfortunately, rising inflation, rampant consumerism, and the growing length of retirement make this scenario all too common. A million dollars just isn't what it used to be. How can you finally stop worrying and begin enjoying the fruits of your success? In Spiraling Up, financial planner...

"When the Roth IRA was introduced in the 1990s it was widely hailed as a great way for individuals to increase their retirement holdings by paying the taxes before the money was invested into their IRA accounts. In 2006, the Roth IRA was made permanent by the Pension Protection Plan along with the increased contribution limits. Today, the Roth family of retirement options is a great way for anyone to start putting away money for their future without...

"With How to Make Your Money Last, you will learn how to turn your retirement savings into a steady paycheck that will last for life. Today, people worry that they're going to run out of money in their older age. That won't happen if you use a few tricks for squeezing higher payments from your assets--from your Social Security account (find the hidden values there), pension (monthly income or lump sum?), home equity (sell and invest the proceeds or...

Are you the decision-maker for your company's retirement plan? In legal-speak, that's known as a fiduciary, and it's a heavy responsibility. In fact, you're probably aware that you're personally liable for your decisions, and you've probably heard all the horror stories about lawsuits against companies like yours and people like you. You may also be facing immense pressure from your employees and coworkers, who are trusting you to make decisions...