Personal Financial Planning

If an airplane departs on a path even a few degrees off of its intended route, it could end up hundreds of miles from where it's supposed to land. The difference gets worse the farther the plane flies. Planning for your retirement is much the same. You need to know your starting point and destination and plan for any number of variables in between, as well as have a plan to keep you accountable if you start to veer off course.

Personal finance experts suggest saving 10-20 percent of your income. They’re wrong. That advice is for ordinary people who will work a 9 to 5 grind for 50+ years, hoping to retire on time. But you're not ordinary....

In Spiraling Up, financial planner Steven Medland lays out a deceptively simple plan to confidently grow and protect your wealth. Through clear and compelling real-life stories, he illustrates the proven principles that lead to financial serenity, making work optional, and living happily in retirement.

Consumers looking to protect their financial future in today's turbulent economy will find all the right advice in Safe Money in Tough Times. Well-known for conveying sophisticated insight in simple and engaging terms, Jonathan Pond explains how readers can take control of their financial lives, overcome any money problems, and develop an all-weather portfolio to last a lifetime.

Smoothly Glide Into Your Dream Retirement with Joy and Excitement from the Very Beginning, Even If You Start Without a Plan! Are you ready to embrace this exciting and adventurous milestone in life but need some direction and encouragement as you get started? Are you worried about your financial comfort and uncertain how to stay socially involved, physically active, and emotionally fulfilled without breaking the bank?

American baby boomers are aging, and 15 million of them never had children. Who will take care of them? Unprecedented in US history, this demographic will create challenges for these individuals, as well as for society. This book is a passionate exploration of the path ahead for "Solo Agers". Author Sara Zeff Geber takes listeners on a journey, starting with the choice for childlessness and then suggests ways in which Solo Agers can mitigate the absence of adult children by relationship-building and rigorous planning for their future.

In today's unsettled financial markets, where most pension plans died out with the 20th century and where no one's certain of the future of Social Security, hardworking people turn to financial advisors to guide them to a worry-free financial lifestyle. But do you really know how to find a legitimate financial advisor? Do you understand the jargon advisors use to explain your investments? And, most important, do you know the answers to the most critical questions that will affect your financial future: How much are advisors' fees, and just how safe are the investment choices they make on your behalf?

Being an optometry student ensures you’ll gain extensive knowledge in ocular health, but what about your financial well-being? This comprehensive guide will navigate you through essential knowledge to not only become a successful optometrist, but also a financially savvy and independent one. Delve deep into topics like investing, insurance, student loans, practice modalities, career advice, and general personal finance. By the end, you'll possess the confidence to direct your financial future and advance your profession.

In "Safe Retirement Planning: Building a Financial Cushion for Your Golden Years," we delve deep into the world of retirement planning, offering you a comprehensive guide that will help you create a sturdy financial foundation for the future you've always dreamed of. Navigating the complexities of retirement planning can be overwhelming, but fear not. This audiobook is your trusted companion, providing expert insights and actionable strategies to secure your financial well-being.

Money for Millennials provides you with the basic tools you need to manage your life and plan for your future financially. You will learn to manage every aspect of your personal finances, as well as strengthen your financial plan to yield better returns on your investments.

When it comes to investing, you might have a few assumptions (you have to be rich to invest, it's too risky, you need to be a 'professional'), are bombarded with financial jargon (index, funds, stocks, shares) or are not sure where to start. Kalpana Fitzpatrick, financial journalist and money expert, will help you take control of your finances with this easy-to-understand guide to investing.

Embark on a transformative journey towards a secure and fulfilling retirement with "Retirement Planning Guidebook: An Essential Guide on Securing Your Future." This comprehensive audiobook serves as your trusted companion, providing step-by-step strategies and expert insights to help you navigate the complex landscape of retirement planning and achieve true financial freedom.

Greed. Exploitation. And so many fees. All hiding in plain sight. That’s your financial advisor. Whose services and advice have become the outdated VHS player of retirement. In Fire Your Financial Advisor: 40 Years of Greed and Exploitation of the American Retiree, and How You Can Fight Back, Greg Aler tells the story of how the financial industry created a trillion-dollar empire by withholding information while over-charging and under-servicing retirees regarding the real risks of retirement.

Saving for the future can seem anywhere from daunting to downright impossible—especially for Millennials and Gen Zers, who’ve had to contend with economic setbacks, recessions, and layoffs since graduating college. But everyone—yes, even YOU—can find a way to save for your future, and Your Best Financial Life can show you exactly how.

A compendium of articles written over the course of 35 years, these ageless concepts will empower you to elevate your knowledge of the principles necessary to master financial freedom. Author Andrew M. Hudick II has provided financial counsel to thousands of families and small businesses since founding Fee-Only Financial Planning, LC in 1981 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A prolific contributor to many regional publications, his timeless, common sense articles form the basis for this book, published to commemorate his 35 years in practice.

Money needs to work for you, not the other way around. Having been involved with high net worth individuals for much of his career, the author has rarely encountered anyone who has optimized both their life plan and their financial plan.

Discover the secret to enjoying your golden years free of fears and worries – retire with confidence in just 7 steps!

Steve Booren, founder of Prosperion Financial Advisors, has seen it all in his four decades advising business owners, wealthy families, and everyday folks. What he came to realize is the importance of investor behavior: that how investors choose to act, or react, has a profound impact on their investment success.

Unlock the secrets to financial freedom with The Path to Financial Discipline: A Practical Guide. This transformative book is your ticket to mastering money management and securing a prosperous future. Whether you're drowning in debt or looking to make smarter investments, this guide offers clear, actionable steps to help you achieve your financial goals.

Prepare for the retirement you've always dreamed of with the "Retire with Joy and Financial Freedom Bundle." This comprehensive collection of audiobooks provides you with the guidance and insights needed to navigate the path to a secure and fulfilling retirement.