Publisher's Summary

Learn the essential steps to securing your financial future in Money Girl's Guide to Retirement Planning. With an uncertain economy and stable pensions disappearing, it's more critical than ever to take control of your financial destiny. Laura Adams, host of the top rated Money Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for a Richer Life podcast, is here to help you sort through the sometimes confusing investment choices and achieve the retirement you deserve.

Money Girl's Guide to Retirement Planning begins with a self assessment of the retirement lifestyle you want, the amount you'll need to invest, and the risk you're willing to weather in your portfolio. From there, Laura covers different options for both employees and the self-employed. Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, SEP IRAs, and insurance annuities are just a few of the topics explained in the same informative and practical voice that is the hallmark of the Money Girl podcast. The program also offers online resources for easy financial calculations, as well as quick tips to help you integrate retirement planning into your busy schedule.

Whether you're just getting started or need to take a hard look at the savings plan you currently have in place, Money Girl's Guide to Retirement Planning is the resource you need to insure security, and maybe even a little luxury, during your retirement years.

©2009 Laura Adams; (P)2009 Macmillan Audio