An Easy-to-Understand Guide to Key Retirement Decisions

Couple in kitchen discussing Retirement concerns (Slide 1)

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I'm looking forward to the retirement we've been dreaming of. But Jenny, I'm really worried that we won't have enough money.

Yeah, me too. I've been reading scary articles about people who haven't saved enough for retirement. And I don't want to be an old, poor, lonely widow, like Liz's mom.

Couple in Kitchen planning Retirement strategy (Slide 2)

Yes, they're an inspiration! You know Bob we'll feel much better about our future if we do our homework and develop a plan.

Good Idea! They did a lot of homework about dogs when they picked me.

It really bothers me to think you might be poor when you're old. I hope we can enjoy a retirement like my aunt and uncle's. They don't worry about money, they've traveled a lot, and they're still going strong in their 80's.

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People approaching retirement face several critical decisions as they transition into retirement and live the rest of their lives.

These decisions are more complex, with higher stakes, than the financial decisions they made earlier in their lives.

Retirement Illustrated helps you understand the importance of these decisions and develop strategies that help you live long and well in retirement.

An Easy-to-Understand Guide to Key Retirement Decisions

Seniors discussing their fears and concerns about retirement.

Seniors discussing their need to plan for retirement.

Plan a Healthy, Financially Secure, and Fulfilling Retirement

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In Retirement Illustrated Steve Vernon offers a playful, innovative and actionable guidebook to help everyone envision how to navigate their most important retirement decisions.

Ken Dychtwald PhD

CEO of Age Wave, author of What Retirees Want, Radical Curiosity, The Power Years and Age Wave

Hi, I’m Steve. I understand—retirement planning can be scary and confusing. I’m an actuary who designs retirement plans, an author, and researcher. My wife and I are retirees in our early 70s and we’re planning our own retirement. We’re sharing what we’ve learned through our company Rest-of-Life Communications. We aim to help people make critical retirement decisions and navigate the rest of their lives.

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