The Bogleheads' Guide to Retirement Planning

by Taylor Larimore; Mel Lindauer; Richard A. Ferri; Laura F. Dogu; Foreword by: John C. Bogle

• ISBN13: 9780470552537
• ISBN10: 0470552530
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-09-01
• Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

The Bogleheads are back-with retirement planning advice for those who need it!Whatever your current financial situation, you must continue to strive for a viable retirement plan by finding the most effective ways to save, the best accounts to save in, and the right amount to save, as well as understanding how to insure against setbacks and handle the uncertainties of a shaky economy.Fortunately, the Bogleheads-a group of like-minded individual investors who follow the general investment and business beliefs of John C. Bogle, founder and former CEO of the Vanguard Group-are here to help. Filled with valuable advice on a wide range of retirement planning issues-including some pearls of wisdom from Bogle himself-The Bogleheads' Guide to Retirement Planning Explains the different types of savings accounts and retirement plans Offers insights on managing and funding your retirement accounts Details efficient withdrawal strategies that could help you maintain a comfortable retirement lifestyle Addresses essential estate planning and gifting issues Other titles by the authors: The Bogleheads' Guide to InvestingWith The Bogleheads' Guide to Retirement Planning, you'll discover exactly what it takes to secure your financial future, today.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

The Basics

The Retirement Planning Process

Understanding Taxes

Savings Accounts and Retirement Plans

Individual Taxable Savings Accounts

Individual Retirement Arrangements

Defined Benefit Employer Retirement Account

Defined Contribution Plans

Single-Premium Immediate Annuities

Managing Your Retirement Accounts

Basic Investing Principles

Investing for Retirement

Funding Your Retirement Accounts

The Retirement Payoff

Understanding Social Security

Withdrawal Strategies

Early Retirement

Protecting Your Assets

Income Replacement

Health Insurance

Essentials of Estate Planning

Estate and Gift Taxes

Finding Good Advice When You Need It

Seeking Help from Professionals

Divorce and Other Financial Disasters

Meet the Bogleheads

Pearls of Wisdom

Recommended Reading

Glossary

About the Authors

Index

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