Books about retirement written mostly by financial planners and advisors who spend their days helping people get there: how much is enough, when to claim Social Security, how to turn savings into income, and what to do with the time once you stop working.
This list holds 36 books published between 2018 and 2026, 3 with an audiobook edition. A book is on it only when retirement planning is a central subject of the book, judged from the book's own description, not when it comes up in passing. The most-rated on Amazon come first.
Ted Kaufman
Planning for retirement isn’t just about money. Retirement has changed dramatically since our parents’ generation. People are living far longer, with far better health than ever before, both mentally and physically. Instead of slowing down, people are…
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Bill Keen · 2022 · Audiobook
As you approach retirement, questions begin to stack up that you may not have the answers for: Do I have enough, or will I run out of money later in life? What will happen to my spouse if I die? How do I avoid costly mistakes and maximize my resources going…
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A Millennial’s Guide to Financial Freedom
Daniel Ameduri · 2019
"Baby boomers are always giving millennials advice on the importance of saving for retirement. But Daniel Ameduri says that the results are in for the retirement experiment of the last 75 years and they're really bad. When he was twenty-seven years old…
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Jonathan D. Bird
As you near retirement, you may find yourself searching for peace of mind. If you follow the conventional wisdom of buying dividend-focused stocks, you’re likely to encounter two problems. The first is a higher than necessary tax bill, and the second is…
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The Retiree's Guide to Creating Income From Savings
Joseph DiSalvo · 2020
The most important thing you can do as a retiree, or if you are thinking about retirement, is to develop a well-educated retirement and income plan. Even with the risks of market volatility, longevity, taxes, and unforeseen costs, a correct understanding of…
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Pat Strubbe
Ready to make retirement planning a lot less stressful? Pat Strubbe is the master of story-based retirement planning. His last bestselling book taught America how to defeat the seven retirement villains using the oldest and most engaging teaching method in…
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Joe Casey · 2022
Many people discover that their money is better prepared for retirement than they are. Why? Because it’s easy to think of retirement planning as solely a financial matter. Financial planning is a left-brain process. It’s quantitative, linear, and logical. …
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Simple Strategies for Successful 401(k) & 403(b) Retirement Plan Investing
Harris Nydick · 2018
The decisions you make about your 401(k) or 403(b) plan today will have a huge impact on your life tomorrow. Your future isn’t going to pay for itself. Common Financial Sense will give you the knowledge you need to fund the retirement you deserve. Common…
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Your Guide to a Secure and Independent Retirement
Ryan and Tyson Thacker · 2021
As you near the end of your career, you shouldn’t have to become a retirement planner to ensure you get to enjoy peace of mind during retirement. You’ve diligently saved your entire life, but now, you need an expert guide to help you avoid costly pitfalls…
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Jimmy Miller
Your tax-deferred retirement account is a tax time bomb waiting to go off. 401(k)s. IRAs. You think you’re saving money on taxes. But what you’re probably doing is accepting a loan from the IRS, a loan with terrible terms that will come due when you need…
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When Every Day Is Saturday
Chad Slagle · 2020
When you approach the end of your career, you may have the assets you need to retire, but do you have a game plan to live comfortably, spend what you’ve saved, and never outlive your money? This is a major stumbling block for many people as they approach…
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Jack Phelps · 2019
You've worked hard your entire life to save money for your retirement years. But when the day comes to transition, doubt and fear begin to take hold. You wonder whether you've saved enough, how much you can afford to spend, and how to make your Retirement…
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Glen N. Robison · 2021
Are you living toward a healthy retirement? Far too many people retire needing to take five to twenty medications a day for health conditions that could easily have been prevented. They retire to their recliner and don't take full advantage of the…
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Robert Gerstemeier · 2019
Retirement planning can feel like being alone and at sea. You're responsible for plotting your own course, preparing for stormy weather, and responsible for everything that could go wrong along the way. It can feel overwhelming--but it doesn't have to be. In…
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3 Steps to Freedom Through Passive Income
Joey Muré · 2024
Passive Income > Monthly Expenses = Financial Freedom Doing the “right thing” with your money used to mean hard work, aggressive saving, and 401(k) investing. The end result, your prize for years of labor, was a retirement that would last forever. But…
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Building a Pre-Retirement Flight Plan in Your Fifties
Pete & Bill Bush · 2022
If you’re like many future retirees in their fifties, you’re facing a milestone in the next decade that can feel like an overwhelming deadline: retirement. If you’re also a business owner or corporate executive, the pressure is greater because people outside…
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John Anderson · 2019
Technological revolutions and changing demographics make this an exciting time to be alive, but they've also left millions struggling to define what their second stage of life means in this new social paradigm. Conventional wisdom tells you to slow down-but…
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Jake Falcon · 2024
Every day brings you closer to retirement. Are you ready? You’ve got a comfortable routine, colleagues who like and respect you, and days filled with purpose. But what will happen when you retire? Can you afford healthcare? Will the money you’ve saved and…
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6 Essential Elements to Create the Perfect Corporate Retirement Plan
Josh Itzoe · 2020
Are you the decision-maker for your company’s retirement plan? In legal-speak, that’s known as a fiduciary, and it’s a heavy responsibility. In fact, you’re probably aware that you’re personally liable for your decisions, and you’ve probably heard all the…
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P.J. DiNuzzo · 2020
No matter your profession, one day, a reconciliation of the lifelong investment decisions you have made will take precedence over everything else... at retirement. This reflection will trigger the mandate for a full assessment of where you stand, while also…
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The Definitive Guide to Living Well Today and Retiring Well Tomorrow
Randy Carver · 2019
Do you believe you can live well today and still prepare for the retirement you envision? Sadly, many people don’t believe this is possible. The idea of retirement planning is so overwhelming that they put it off or take a misguided approach based on…
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Sam Marrella
You're thinking about your financial future and wondering how much you'll need to save to retire comfortably. But the real question you should be asking yourself is, "What is my income going to be and where is it going to come from after I retire?" The…
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Joel Johnson · 2019
Retirement planning is tricky. From understanding the numerous products on the market to making practical decisions about highly emotional issues, the journey to financial security is filled with pitfalls. Instead of focusing on facts and figures, you need to…
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Bob Gardner
Between wildly fluctuating markets, rapidly shrinking Social Security, and practically nonexistent pension plans, retirees and pre-retirees have more to worry about than ever before when it comes to mapping out their financial futures. But saving enough money…
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Keith Wiltfong · 2024
This is the roadmap to the retirement of your dreams. You only get one shot at retirement. What if you run out of money? Can you afford to quit working? You wish you had a clear financial plan because you don’t want to make a mistake with your life savings.…
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The Bold New Approach to Reconstruct Your Wealthspan and Healthspan
Trevor Hanson · 2026
Plan with purpose. Reclaim your time. Live life for today and tomorrow. Everyone is susceptible to gaps in their finances and health, creating an imbalance between the two that, one way or another, limits your potential in the present and the future.…
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Greg Aler · 2023
Greed. Exploitation. And so many fees. All hiding in plain sight. That's your financial advisor. Whose services and advice have become the outdated VHS player of retirement. In Fire Your Financial Advisor: 40 Years of Greed and Exploitation of the American…
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Build a Retirement Beyond What’s Possible
Brittany Anderson · 2022
What’s your biggest, wildest dream of what retirement could look like? Not the dream you think is reasonable. Your best dream. The unreasonable one. The one you might have trouble admitting even to yourself. What if your retirement could be even better than…
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Logan Rankin · 2022
The conventional pathway to Financial Freedom used to be clear: invest in 401(k)s, pay off debt, and save. But what if you don’t want to work until you’re sixty-seven? What if you want to achieve your retirement goals now, rather than wait? With the high…
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Live a Kick-Ass Second Half
Kathleen Sinclair · 2022 · Audiobook
Do you think getting older means becoming obsolete? Think again. Instead of giving in to society’s doom-and-gloom message about aging, challenge it. Use the skills you’ve accumulated over a lifetime to tap into your creative potential, and get ready for a…
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Michael Lynch · 2022
Wondering if your retirement income will last as long as you need it to? Americans today face retirement with a mix of hope and trepidation. Hope, that their health will hold out long enough to let them do what they want for decades. And trepidation, that…
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Your Practical Guide to a Fearless Retirement
Brad Gotto · 2022
After years of hard work, long hours, and countless sacrifices, you’re at the threshold of a monumental milestone: retirement. Are you ready? Sure, you’ve hired the right advisors and learned how to stockpile money. You’ve thought about taxes, healthcare…
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A Simple Path to Financial Freedom
Cosmo DeStefano · 2022
Journey through your Life’s Complete Financial Arc with Wealth Your Way. Accumulate wealth, achieve the pinnacle of financial independence, and then comfortably spend your wealth as you retire on your own terms. Financial independence buys you the most…
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Troy Redstone · 2021
When employees feel appreciated, they go the extra mile, creating amazing outcomes for your business and your bottom line. The right retirement plan is a critical aspect of that human equation, but retirement plans are not all the same.401(k) Architecture…
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Louis Llanes · 2021
If you’re ready to accelerate your path to prosperity, Financial Freedom Blueprint lays out a proven system for planning and investing to secure your financial independence. Designed specifically for busy professionals who want to retire early, with enough…
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The 3 Ps That Will Keep You Young
Gary and Max Sirak · 2021 · Audiobook
Most people think of retirement as taking an extended vacation. In fact, it’s more like running a marathon. But all too often, people only realize that after they start running. Fortunately, with a little planning, you’ll be able to run that marathon easily…
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