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Book cover image of No More Baglady Fears: A Woman's Guide to Retirement Planning by Judith A. Martindale

Authors: Judith A. Martindale, Mary J. Moses
ISBN-13: 9781583484579, ISBN-10: 1583484574
Format: Paperback
Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
Date Published: December 1999
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Judith A. Martindale

Book Synopsis

Here is an easy way for you to plan for your financial freedom in your golden years. Learn:


* Easy steps to evaluate your present position.


* What to expect from Social Security.


* Simple instructions on how to participate in retirement planning with your spouse.


* Real-life advice from women who have already retired.


* How to take the mystery out of financial terms and plans.

A dynamic, hard-hitting and up-to-the-minute guide to prevent poverty in old age for women. Written in an easy-to-understand style, readers will be motivated to take steps to bring financial security to their futures.

"The authors provide clear, encouraging advice for all women who need to think about their futures. Highly recommended." (David Rouse, Booklist)


Author Bio: Judith Martindale, who has been named one of America's top 200 financial planners for three years in a row by Worth Magazine, is the co-author of the award winning No More Baglady Fears: A Woman's guide to Retirement Planning and 52 Simple Ways to Manage Your Money. Her financial advice has been quoted in various newspapers and magazines throughout the country. Martindale was the weekly financial commentator on CBS-affiliate KCOY-TV Evening News, and she hosted her own radio show, San Luis Success Story. She is also founder and president of Financial Planning University, a virtual university that provides consumer education teleclasses and advanced training for financial advisors. Ms. Martindale received her M.Ed. at Miami (of Ohio). She is also a Certified Financial Planner and Enrolled Agent. Judi is married, plays the harp and lives in Central California.

Mary J. Moses is the co-author of 52 Simple Ways to Manage Your Money and No More Baglady Fears. After many years in public education, where she specialized in human resource management, she now lives and writes on the Central Coast of California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgmentsvii
Introductionix
Chapter 1Planning For Your Retirement; What Lies Ahead?1
Chapter 2Is Social Security Enough?15
Chapter 3What Do You Have Now? Evaluating Your Current Financial Position37
Chapter 4Your Health: Today's Priority, Tomorrow's Promise51
Chapter 5Your Insurance Options65
Chapter 6Your Pension Plan; What Does It Mean To You?73
Chapter 7Starting Your Own Plan; The First Easy Step95
Chapter 8Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained; Risk and Investments113
Chapter 9Myth Information; Evaluating Investment Opportunities125
Chapter 10Cultivating Your Investment Options135
Chapter 11Choices Abound; Alternative Retirement Lifestyles143
Chapter 12Adversity or Opportunity; Survival Techniques163
Chapter 13A Helping Hand; Resources You Should Know About175
Chapter 14Women Helping Women; The Ultimate Harmony187
About the Authors199

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