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How Much Is Enough?: Balancing Today's Needs with Tomorrow's Retirement Goals

How Much Is Enough?: Balancing Today's Needs with Tomorrow's Retirement Goals


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The numerical and emotional aspects of planning for retirement This hands-on resource demystifies financial planning by giving the Enough number: an exact figure specific to personal goals, which can be a target number to aim for in retirement. It shows what changes will help to achieve the number, and offers an understanding of hidden motivations when it comes to spending money. It also provides an overview of the multitudes of investments available and provides conservative guidelines that will help make money, save taxes, and sleep at night. * Offers a clear understanding of the different attitudes toward money and includes strategies to achieve goals* Includes the tools needed to save for later and enjoy rewards today* Contains a method for tracking money to help get your finances where you want them to be* Covers the details of what it takes to work effectively with a financial advisor* Written by Diane McCurdy, a noted financial planner, speaker, author, and founder of McCurdy Financial Planning This hands-on guide walks you through a proven program that is designed to keep you on the right track to financial success.

Table of Contents:
Preface to the Third Edition ix Acknowledgements xiii Introduction xvii PART ONE: WHAT IS ENOUGH? Chapter 1: Your Money and Your Life 3 How Did You Score? 8 Two Attitudes, One Family 15 Money Myths 17 Chapter 2: Where It Goes 21 Tracking Your Cash Flow 22 Chapter 3: What You Want 37 What Do You Want, Anyway? 38 Wish List Favourites 45 Yearly Goals 49 Chapter 4: What's Enough for You 55 The Magic Number 55 Crunching the Numbers 56 What Your Enough Number Means 72 PART TWO: GETTING ENOUGH Chapter 5: Getting on Track 77 Needs vs. Wants 78 Budgeting-I'll Try to Be Gentle 81 Chapter 6: Finding Financial Advice 95 Finding a Good Financial Advisor 96 Trust, Two Ways 98 Your Risk Profi le 104 Chapter 7: How to Make Your Money Grow 109 Loaners 110 Owners 115 Owner Investments: The Basics 119 Some Rules for Investing 134 Chapter 8: Registered Plans 137 Registered Retirement Savings Plans 138 Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) 148 Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) 152 Saving Outside the Government Plans 157 Chapter 9: Ages and Stages 161 Age 20-35 161 Age 35-50 170 Age 50-65 Plus 172 Chapter 10: Family Finances 183 Teaching Kids the Value of Money 183 The Money Challenge 184 Chapter 11: I've Got Enough (Now What?) 193 A Changing Concept of Retirement 194 Retirement: The Financial Side 203 Chapter 12: Estate Planning 227 What Happens if I Don't Have a Will? 228 Laying the Groundwork 231 What Happens to My Business? 240 How Do I Choose My Executor? 243 How to Save Tax and Probate on Your Estate 244 Chapter 13: Tips and Thoughts to Make It Work 245 Twenty Thoughts to Help You Stay on Track 246 Twenty Tips to Help You Save Money 247 Appendix: Financial Planning Professional Designations 249 Index 251 About the Author 261

About the Author :
Diane McCurdy, CFP, is the founder of McCurdy Financial Planning Inc., an established and respected firm that services clients from all walks of life. An active writer, educator, speaker and advisor, Diane is recognized internationally in her industry and in the media. She is also a real estate investor and a member of the Million Dollar Round Table.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781118493663
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Balancing Today's Needs with Tomorrow's Retirement Goals
  • ISBN-10: 1118493664
  • Publisher Date: 11 Jan 2013
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 288


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