num_pages: 306
description: For the burgeoning number of baby boomers, retirement is barreling full-steam ahead. And for many of them, having spent their lives focused more on consumption than on saving and investing, the future is looking pretty meager. According to a recent study by the AARP, the average boomer's net worth is less than $50,000--far less than a person needs to retire comfortably. The good news, though, is that it's not too late to rectify the situation. The Procrastinator's Guide to Financial Security supplies a crash course in the fundamentals of money management. In a clear, straightforward way--but with a tone that stresses the urgency of the situation--the book helps readers develop the knowledge, skills, and discipline they need to secure a comfortable retirement. They'll find sound advice and step-by-step strategies on how * Curb their impulse spending and get out of debt* Set up a financial plan and stick to their budget* Estimate the annual income they need to retire and use IRAs and salary deferral programs to reach that goal* Make savvy financial decisions concerning life insurance, refinancing a home, and saving for college tuition* Develop a personal investment philosophy* Practice smart investment strategies designed to increase wealth--plus much more.
language: English
title: The Procrastinator's Guide to Financial Security: How Anyone Over 40 Can Still Build a Strong Portfolio--and Retire Comfortably
titlecomplete: The Procrastinator's Guide to Financial Security: How Anyone Over 40 Can Still Build a Strong Portfolio--and Retire Comfortably
ratings_count: 2
publisher: Amacom Books