You've Earned It, Don't Lose It
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1994
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1999
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You've Earned It, Don't Lose It: Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make When You Retire
You've Earned It, Don't Lose It is a financial primer describing how to safeguard your financial future, illustrated with stories of ordinary, real-life people who faced misfortune because of procrastination or misinformation. Written with simplicity and clarity, complete with resource lists and glossary, this is an easy-to-understand guide to eight vital areas essential for your security and well-being.
You've Earned It, Don't Lose It covers:
- Choosing and assessing financial advisors.
- Trusts, wills, gifts, joint tenancy: Which is right for you?
- Early retirement: What to do and how to avoid penalties when receiving your retirement money.
- Joint and survivor benefits: Making sure you protect those you love.
- Long-term care insurance: How to choose the right policy and what you should pay for it.
- Estate taxes and probate costs: How to avoid them.
- Durable power of attorney: How it works and why you should have one.
- Minimizing expenses and maximizing income: getting the most for your health-care money; getting the most for your life.