Plan Now, Retire Happy How to Secure Your Future, Whatever the Economic Climate

The internationally renowned financial educator Hall shares his expertise and no-nonsense approach to facing the financial future When it comes to retirement, many find it easy to stick their heads in the sand thinking they are too young, too busy, and too cash-strapped to worry about the future. Another obstacle is the common feeling of discouragement from all the bad news about pensions. But as this book explains, even the recession is no excuse to stop planning ahead. For those who wonder where to start and who to trust, this step-by-step guide to pensions and building financial security separates the myths from the realities, and shows how a little planning and action today will result in empowerment tomorrow. From the very first step of visualizing retirement, readers will learn how to create a sound and flexible investment plan that allows them to make the most of their money--whatever their circumstances.

Alvin Hall is an internationally renowned financial educator, television and radio broadcaster, and author. He designs and teaches classes about the investment markets for financial services companies, banks, regulatory authorities, and information and technology vendors, and is a regular contributor on personal finance and the economy to NPR's Tell Me More with Michel Martin. His books include Getting Started in Mutual Funds, Getting Started in Stocks, the You and Your Money series, and Your Money or Your Life. He lives in New York City.