"Government lawyers have wrapped your retirement money in red tape. This concise, readable guide will help you unravel it." -John Rothchild, former columnist,
Time and
Fortune magazines
Considering what's at stake, it's surprising how little we know about the key decisions we'll face concerning the retirement money we've accumulated.
Taking charge of retirement savings presents a whole new and complex set of decisions: Do you accept your employer's offer of a lifetime pension? Or take all your money in one lump sum? Should you leave 401(k) money where it is? Roll it over to an IRA? Are you eligible for special tax treatment that can put more money in your pocket and less in Uncle Sam's? And what about the new Roth IRA? How can you provide for your spouse? And what can you do to transfer wealth to your heirs?
Personal finance writer and financial education expert Margaret Malaspina takes you through all the options and decisions that you'll face when you are ready to retire. This guide can help you get the most out of what you've earned, lower your tax bills, and create a stream of income that will last for the rest of your life.
There are dozens of resources for saving and investing in retirement. This one is different. It's about the one-shot decisions you can, should, and must make when the time comes to take charge of the money you've worked so hard to save. It explains each option, sorts out its pros and cons, and offers sound guidance customized to your own situation. This is the guide that marries vital advice with practical, user-friendly information in an area of retirement planning that few Americans understand.
This aptly named book, written by seasoned financial journalist Margaret Malaspina, is a guide to financial planning for retirement. It is filled with minute details, such as estimating longevity and comparing payouts. Geared towards people about age 55, it features interviews with several financial planners for advice on topics such as beneficiaries and IRAs. Unfortunately, O'Malley talks at fast-forward speed, rushing through the unabridged pages. The small amount of humor is missed because of the rapid pace. Future retirees deserve a better-paced abridgment. A.G.H. (c) AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine
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