Investing for Retirement: Defining Your Investment Objectives

Every investor Is unique. Their current and projected future income will differ. The amount of assets they have acquired will vary. Their potential inheritance from others will vary. Their living expenses (pre- and post-retirement) will differ. In addition to leaving an inheritance for their dependents, their philanthropic goals will vary. Their investment experience and risk tolerance will differ. Finally, depending on when they start saving and when they need to retire, their investment time horizon will vary. Continue reading Investing for Retirement: Defining Your Investment Objectives

Investing for Retirement: Overview

I began writing this book after several family members asked me for my perspective about investing for retirement. I shared a number of links to dense financial books and online financial management sites. For some reason, they didn’t have the time or inclination to read several bookshelves of books on investing. Instead, they asked me to distill all that information into something more straightforward. This book addresses investing for the typical individual investor. The information herein reflects the financial and investment knowledge that I believe everyone should possess. Continue reading Investing for Retirement: Overview