Personal Finance After 50 For Dummies

Move confidently into your retirement planning years with financial advice from a bestselling personal finance advisor

Retirement is lasting longer than it ever has. And a little bit of careful planning can ensure that you spend your retirement--and the years leading up to it--in comfort and financial security.

In the latest edition of Personal Finance After 50 For Dummies, trusted personal finance author and advisor Eric Tyson delivers an up-to-date and expert take on how to enter your fifties in the best financial health possible. The book offers advice designed to help regardless of your income or living situation. You'll find sound and crystal-clear advice you can apply immediately on everything from investing to managing when to take Social Security, securing long-term insurance, navigating taxes, and establishing an estate plan.

You'll also get actionable guidance on the latest financial trends, including no-nonsense strategies regarding alternative investments and how to navigate financial products aimed at those nearing or in retirement, like reverse mortgages. Inside the book:

• Effective, step-by-step guides to building a financial plan that works for you, saving for the long-term, and creating a realistic budget
• Strategies for managing and reducing financial risk without missing out on sound investment opportunities that keep pace with inflation
• Explanations of how to blend government programs like Social Security and Medicare into your plan

Perfect for anyone interested in taking a serious look at planning for middle age and beyond, Personal Finance After 50 For Dummies covers the topics of unique interest to those looking to build a comfortable life in their golden years.