Foretalk is about life affirmation, taking control of and directing your future. There are a number of significant events in life that you know will occur. You can simply drift without direction, or you can discuss, prepare and plan for their arrival by taking care of tomorrow today.The goal of ForeTalk is to make you aware of the decisions you need to make now or help someone else make by writing a will, completing a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, a Durable Power of At...

This book shows elderly workers how to reinvent themselves and achieve the kind of fulfillment and meaning in their lives they have always dreamed of.Life after work no longer conjures up images of couples wandering the malls, playing golf, and taking endless Caribbean cruises. As baby boomers reach their 50s and 60s, they are redefining what it means to retire. Many of them are still choosing to work or create a whole new life entirely. What they crave is vitality...

A Globe and Mail Bestseller!A guide for Canadians on how to use real estate as an investment and retirement solution.Leveraging equity in a principal residence and using it wisely to purchase rental property is the solution to a safe, secure retirement for millions of Canadians.Many Canadians who own their home have never considered buying a second property. And nearly one-third of retirees are worried about running out of money. The Rea...

You're in control of Your Retirement FutureInside are twenty major financial decisions which could profoundly impact your lifestyle over the next forty years. For many retirees, these decisions come as a surprise and must be made hastily without proper consultation. But by reading the expert, commission-free advice in this book, you'll learn how to manage your assets and prepare for the best possible retirement.Do I have enough money to retir...

Read Bruce Frankel's posts on the Penguin Blog"This wise and inspiring book hands down an important message: Happiness is abundant at any age, and only you can limit your options." -The Boston GlobeIn today's world, the question "What should I do with my life?" only scratches the surface. Now, more and more people-from baby boomers retiring from their "first act" to people in their forties and fifties reconsidering their careers in a recovering eco...

“This little gem of a book offers sage advice on everything from downsizing to diet and exercise.”—The New York TimesWith Americans living longer, healthier lives, the conventional idea of retirement is obsolete. Millions of Americans are working past the age of sixty-five—not because they have to, but because they want to. Many, like Marika and Howard Stone, discover second careers, start their own businesses, or go back to school.Too Young to...

Discover an investment vehicle that builds reliable wealth over time—and free yourself from worry about wild market swings.It's time to say goodbye to the tired financial advice that has lost Americans trillions of dollars in wealth. Contrary to what the Wall Street propaganda machine would have you believe. . . . there's no need to risk your hard earned money in order to grow wealthy. Within these pages you'll learn the "Safe Money Millionaire" plan that can grow ...

Long gone are the days of simply calling it quits from work and spending your remaining days on the front porch. Today’s cohort is retiring earlier and living longer. Some of these retirees have the financial resources to do what they want. They are healthy, happy and enjoying the fruits of many years of hard work and diligent saving. These folks planned for their retirement, and, as a result, are able to live out their retirement dream to the fullest of their capacities. But they tell onl...

At the end of the year, are you disappointed with the performance of your investment? Is the yearly return of your investment dismal and, as a result, the retirement nest egg disappointing? The book contents are based on proven and successful principles used for over 15 years!This paperback consists of retirement investment information that helps you find value (top mutual funds) among 19,000 available mutual fund choices.How? There are thirty two top mutual fund reports th...

Long gone are the days of women relying on their husbands to be the breadwinners and take control of the finances. We women are steering the course of change with our family’s money. We are earning more than ever before, becoming better educated, and demanding more control and power in our lives. We are embracing the journey of being responsible for managing our family’s income, savings, and expenses. We therefore need to change the perception of financial planning advice so that it includ...

In the 1990s many emerging economies in Central Europe and Latin America initiated their pension reforms. While most analysis to date has focused on the accumulation phase there are a number of lessons to be shared as countries start to prepare the retirement options for their contributors with this book addressing these issues from a public policy perspective.

In the wake of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, lawmakers and regulators around the world have changed the playbook for how banks and other financial institutions must manage their risks and report their activities. The US Congress passed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and the European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS) is also crafting a framework to supervise regulated financial sector institutions including banks, insurers, pensi...