Are you thinking about retirement? I am. I started thinking about it more when my husband retired several years ago. At first, I thought this will be OK. He always has lots of projects, and the fact that he could get up every day and think about how to spend his time didn’t really bother me. Plus, he does all of the cooking, so basically, I’m in a golden spot. But as time goes on, and I see how much he enjoys not having a schedule, my original thought that “this will be OK” has turned into “how much longer until I can retire?” This change in perspective was inevitable, I suppose. Such is life.
Whether you’re planning for or dreaming about retirement, the library has many books to help you on your journey. Maybe you’re hoping to retire early: check out “Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way” by Tanja Hester. If you wish you had started earlier in planning for retirement (and wonder if you’re too late), give Suze Orman’s book a try: “The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+.”
No matter where you are on the path from worker to retiree, keep the library in mind, and find the best guide for you.
- “Answers to 100 Frequently Asked Questions about Social Security Retirement Benefits” edited by John Weber.
- “Can I Retire?: How Much Money You Need to Retire and How to Manage Your Retirement Savings, Explained in 100 Pages or Less” by Mike Piper.
- “Keys to a Successful Retirement: Staying Happy, Active, and Productive in Your Retired Years” by Fritz Gilbert.
- “Retirement Planning Guidebook: Navigating the Important Decisions for Retirement Success” by Donald Wade Pfau.
- “The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+: Winning Strategies to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime” by Suze Orman.
- “Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way” by Tanja Hester.
