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Books on Retirement and Finance

Helping You Make the Most of Your Senior Years

From , former About.com Guide

Whether you’re a Baby Boomer considering retirement, a senior still in the workforce, or a retiree enjoying your leisure time, it's important to manage your assets and plan your financial future.

Here's a list of books that focus on financial issues that are important for older adults.

Live It Up Without Outliving Your Money!, by Paul Merriman
Ten Steps To A Perfect Retirement Portfolio

Live Long & Prosper!, by Steven G. Vernon
Invest in Your Happiness, Health, and Wealth for Retirement and Beyond

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions, by Joseph L. Matthews and Dorothy Matthews Berman
Get the Most Out of Your Retirement and Medical Benefits

Living Well In Retirement, by Cynthia Yates
Prosper Without A Paycheck, Feel Great Mentally And Physically, Realize Your Dreams

Money to Last a Lifetime, by Lois Fishman
The Road to a Comfortable Retirement and Beyond

I'm in Debt, Over 40, With No Retirement Savings. Help!, by John L. White
How to Get Out of Debt and Start Saving for Retirement Now

Re-tire With A Dash, by Alan Roadburg Ph.D.
The Secret To Retirement Happiness

The New Rules Of Retirement, by Robert C. Carlson
Strategies For A Secure Future

Landing A Smooth Retirement, by Ullmann

The Retirement Guide, by John A. Page, Jill O'Donnell and Graham McWaters
A Comprehensive Handbook On Aging, Retirement, Caregiving And Health: How To Plan And Pay For It

Finances After 55, by Sylvia Lim
Make the Transition from Income-Based Living to Retirement Living

Retirement Countdown, by David Shapiro
Take Action Now to Get the Life You Want

The 7 Strategies for a Successful Retirement, by Scott Magnacca
Planning to Win, Protecting What You Have, and Building What You Will Need

How Much Is Enough?, by Diane Lynn McCurdy
Balancing Today's Needs With Tomorrow's Retirement Goals

The Do It Right Retirement Guide, by Michael Dallas
Safety Net Strategies for Your Best Years

Start Where You Are, by Ruth L. Hayden
Retirement Planning in a Changing World

Destination: Retirement, by Craig Smith and Anita Jay
More for Today, More for Tomorrow: A Step by Step Guide for the Saturday Morning Planner

Retirement Planning, by Margaret Jasper and Joan F. Banks

In addition to finances, many people struggle with the emotional and health aspects of retirement. For a list of resources that will help you stay healthy and happy longer, see Books on Healthy Retirement. You'll find useful information to make the most of your retirement years.

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