This intriguing book shows how to successfully expatriate one's funds, assets, and even oneself and one's family, for safety, profit, privacy, and an inexpensive, better life. The idea of moving to a new country has always been of interest to adventurous beings who relish the notion of basking in a beautiful place where one can live like a king for dimes on the dollar. The dream is achievable, but only if you first safely move your assets. That is what Freedom Without Borders: How to Invest, Expatriate, and Retire Overseas for Personal and Financial Success is all about. Written for anyone seriously concerned about strategies for protecting assets, as well as lifestyle, this comprehensive guide covers everything one needs to know to do that successfully outside of the United States. The book focuses on personal finance considerations for those contemplating moving or investing abroad, rather than on culture aspects of such a decision. It presents specific alternatives for finding-and shifting assets to-an ideal haven, showing readers how to protect personal wealth even as they discover a freer, more peaceful way to live, invest, and/or retire. Profiles of over two dozen popular and potential expat havens An expat haven tax guide Sources for medical and travel insurance A list of important contacts An appendix of statistics, charts, and tables Suggested reading

Is this the right book for me?Are you only a few years away from retirement and fearful of how you will manage, particularly in the current financial climate? This book is aimed at those about to retire who want to make the most of their money in retirement but it's about much more than just pensions. All other aspects of managing finances for retirement are covered, from getting the best deal on a current account to leaving an inheritance in the most tax efficient way. And all in just one handy, portable book complete with jargon-buster!Each chapter covers a specific aspect of retirement finances providing the facts in an understandable way, along with advice and tips. Throughout the book, case studies and the author's extensive personal experience of dealing with pension planning are used to clearly illustrate the points being made. No book can replace specific tailored advice from an expert but this book will help you to make more of your money through your own actions and tell you exactly where expert help is needed.Written in a clear and reassuring way it will melt away the mystique of pensions and tackle the all-round financial aspects of planning for a comfortable retirement. Plan a Secure Retirement includes:Chapter 1: What do you want from retirement?Chapter 2: Things to consider and researchChapter 3: How much money will you need?Chapter 4: Understanding pensionsChapter 5: Pension choices: part 1Chapter 6: Pension choices: part 2Chapter 7: Shopping around for a better pensionChapter 8: Tax and National InsuranceChapter 9: Investment basicsChapter 10: Investments: deposit accounts and National SavingsChapter 11: Collective investmentsChapter 12: Investments: pensions and annuities Chapter 13: Ongoing investment strategyChapter 14: Equity releaseChapter 15: Getting adviceLearn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and added features:Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of retirementFive things to rememberQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

The purpose of this book is to celebrate a unique generation, ther multitude of 70+ seniors of the 21st century, who lead purposeful, rewarding and independent lives in specially designed retirement communities.The authors, in their early 80's, "live it up" each and every day in their chosen community. With humor, wistfulness, seriousness and common sense, they introduce some of their neighbors and provide a bird's eye view of active life after retirement. With its congenial anecdotes and pithy insights, this volume can give enjoyment to readers of all ages, but will be of most interest to the 70+ folks and their families, who have been wondering how mom and dad will spend their later years. It will answer questions, such as why, when, where and how to choose a community, and give an overview of varied activities in the residents' daily lives. Topics include extending one's perspective, a typical day, pet care, exercise, semi-retirement, coping with illness, forming relationships, and many others.The whimsical illustrations, created by resident, Shirley Walters, depict everyday retirement activities.We invite you to visit our community by leafing at random through the pages of this book. Enjoy Renate Donovan and Patricia Haenslye-mail: [email protected]

TIRED OF YOUR IRA EARNING LOUSY RETURNS IN TRADITIONAL INVESTMENTS?Want to know the secret to increasing returns in your IRA that your investment advisor may not even be aware of?Many people have found great success in investing in real estate over the past few decades but few are aware that you can hold real estate investments within your IRA. Not only can you hold these investments, you can use the power of leverage through non-recourse loans to substantially increase your returns. Within this book you will learn: How self-directed IRAs function. What a non-recourse loan is and how it works. Why your CPA and investment advisor may not be aware of these options. What the IRS has to say about real estate in an IRA. The step-by-step actions to get started earning great returns.You don't have to take the investments offered by your bank or financial institution - you can choose Rather than watching your retirement funds inch slowly forward, put that money to work and live the retirement of your dreams

A comprehensive guide to 401(k) investing as well as a manual for applying the proven process of Value Averaging to your 401(k). This book will help you better understand your 401(k) and potentially generate increased retirment income through Value Averaging your 401(k). In addition, you will: Fully understand the benefits of 401(k) investing Avoid making costly 401(k) investment mistakes Understand the power of Value Averaging Achieve higher 401(k) returns through Value Averaging Increase your level of retirement income Apply the easy-to-use Value Average CalculatorT Visit www.401kFortune.com

Achieve Anything is a life-changing book that helps you see how you can master your mindset, take action now and develop the critical habits that will help you deliver mind blowing results with anything you dare to achieve. This essential how-to guide is for all of you ready-to-roll'ers and tired-triers of the world who would love a fast and simple solution to start achieving more, from your regular day-to-day to-do's to your wildest dreams! Achieve Anything is here to help you do just that. It will show you how to achieve more and enjoy it. It is: * Easy to read, * Easy to understand, and * Simple to implement. That trio makes it easier to get the results you want! If you follow the 7 simple steps in this book, you will pursue only those goals which matter to you, achieve them sooner and enjoy the process more. You will learn about the knowing-doing gap, the expectation versus reality gap, the 7-Day Success Cycle and the MTO goal-setting method and how they, amongst others, will help you build strong habits to achieve your dreams. If you have struggled to achieve everything you want, this is the time for you. This book will help you get comfortable, build your confidence and start to achieve anything you desire. Read this book, put in the effort and watch your life change!

The Employer's Handbook to 401(k) Savings Plans is a must-have resource for any company that is considering implementing, or is already sponsoring, an employee benefits plan. Author Christian D. Rahaim expertly guides employers through the challenging, ever-changing, and heavily scrutinized processes involved with employee benefits and compensation. this approachable guide more invaluable than ever before. Rahaim covers the three major components of offering a 401(k) savings plan: preparation, implementation, and maintenance. Rahaim walks employers through the plan-selection process, which involves careful research, analysis, and, most importantly, the assistance of outside experts. He continues with advice on putting the plan into practice, investing 401(k) monies, understanding fiduciary responsibilities, and improving communications. The Employers' Handbook to 401(k) Savings Plans also includes a thorough discussion of recent laws, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Economic Growth and the Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (EGTTRA). Savings Plans is the only source employers, fiduciaries, advisors, and administrators need to remain informed and updated on the increasingly controversial, legislated, and litigated topic.