• Start planning for your future at any age
• Boost your retirement savings with online resources
• Assess risk and pick solid investments to fund

Will you be ready for retirement?

Whether or not you're thinking about it now, you will most likely retire someday. What your life will look like then depends largely on what you do now. So whether retirement is years or decades away, let this guide help you plan for your future! First, you decide what you want your retirement (not someone else's) to look like. Then you explore a variety of tools to make that vision a reality, discover what IRAs and 401(k)s are really about, investigate your investment options, see how to monitor your progress, and a whole lot more.

Inside...

• Recognize that the perfect retirement differs for everyone
• See what your retirement will require
• Understand IRAs and 401(k)s
• Determine your risk tolerance
• Balance saving vs. living now
• Find out if you're on track
• Avoid ten costly mistakes

Advice and guidance on planning for retirement

Retirement Planning For Dummies is a one-stop resource to get up to speed on the critical steps needed to ensure you spend your golden years living in the lap of luxury—or at least in the comfort of your own home.

When attempting to plan for retirement, web searching alone can cause you more headaches than answers, leaving many to feel overwhelmed and defeated. This book takes the guesswork out of the subject and guides readers while they plan the largest financial obligation of their life.

• Take stock of your finances
• Proactively plan for your financial future
• Seek the help of professionals or go it alone
• Use online tools to make retirement planning easier

Whether you're just starting out with a 401(k) or you’re a seasoned vet with retirement in your near future, this book helps younger and older generations alike how to plan their retirement.