Personal Finance in Your 50s All-In-One for Dummies - (For Dummies) by Eric Tyson (Paperback)

About the Book

"As you approach your 50s, you're undoubtedly counting down the days to retirement--lounging on a sandy beach or even in a hammock in your own backyard. This all-in-one reference helps you make informed decisions about how best to spend, invest, and protect your wealth now so you can reap the rewards later. It's never too late to find out how to manage a budget, limit expenses, find emergency funds, avoid scams, navigate insurance choices, and start a second career either working for yourself or someone else. And it's never too early to get your affairs in order"--Page 4 of cover.

Book Synopsis

Manage your finances and enjoy your retirement

Retirement security is one of the most pressing social issues facing the world in the next 30 years--so if you're approaching your golden years, it's essential to have a secure financial future. Personal Finance in Your 50s All-in-One For Dummies provides targeted financial advice and assists soon-to-be or established boomers with making informed decisions about how best to spend, invest, and protect their wealth while planning for the future.

Retirement is an exciting time ... but it can also be scary if you're not sure that you have your ducks in a row. This hands-on resource arms you with an arsenal of beginner to intermediate personal finance and estate planning techniques for everything from spending, saving, navigating insurance, managing medical costs, household expenses, and even employment.

• Build a diversified portfolio
• Create emergency funds
• Avoid scams and frauds
• Improve your estate planning

With the help of this all-in-one resource, you'll get a succinct framework and expert advice to help you make solid decisions and confidently plan for your future.

From the Back Cover

Boost your financial fitness and enjoy retirement

As you approach your 50s, you're undoubtedly counting down the days to retirement -- lounging on a sandy beach or even in a hammock in your own backyard. This all-in-one reference helps you make informed decisions about how best to spend, invest, and protect your wealth now so you can reap the rewards later. It's never too late to find out how to manage a budget, limit expenses, find emergency funds, avoid scams, navigate insurance choices, and start a second career either working for yourself or someone else. And it's never too early to get your affairs in order.

Inside...

• Personal Finance For Dummies
• Estate Planning For Dummies
• Reverse Mortgages For Dummies
• Insurance For Dummies
• Selling Your Home For Dummies
• Wills & Trust Kit For Dummies