How do I get there from here? : planning for retirement when the old rules no longer apply / George H. Schofield, Ph.D.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schofield, George H., author.

Series:

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Retirement--Planning.

Retirement.

Older people--Life skills guides.

Older people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 238 pages)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

New York : AMACOM, American Management Association, [2017]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Not long ago everyone knew what the word “retirement” meant. The expectation was that you worked until age 65—and then coasted through your golden years courtesy of a comfortable nest egg. Today, when living to 90 is common, when savings are slim, when people work longer and change jobs frequently, clinging to an outdated concept of retirement gets you nowhere. The changes ahead require an incremental approach to planning—and you better begin now. The new After 50 Lifestyle calls for more than money: it demands conscious engagement, diverse interests, and the ability to adapt. How Do I Get There from Here? helps you plot your direction for the coming decades. The first step is to acknowledge where you are—reviewing your assets, both the tangible (e.g. finances, health, relationships) and intangible (e.g. unfulfilled ambitions and new intentions). Then self-reflective questions and exercises walk you through imagining your future, identifying skills you'll need, and preparing for inevitable twists and turns along the way. A retirement of nonstop leisure is not just unreachable, but for most, undesirable. How Do I Get There from Here? guides you toward a dynamic future...designed just for you.

Contents:

What you see ahead of you depends on what you're looking for and how far away you are

Today's new 50-plus lives

A tour of new normal

Getting real: imagine your future and start planning

Essential questions you need to ask and answer

Knowledge and skills you need along the way

Sacrifices and trade-offs

Handling the surprises and curves

Learning from the transitions of others

Savoring uncertainty

How will I know when I'm done?

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Online version: Schofield, George H., author. How do I get there from here?

ISBN:

9780814438695

0814438695

9780814438688

0814438687

OCLC:

983786266