"Retirement is an opportunity to do the things you could never find the time for while you were working. It's a chance to plan how you really want to spend the rest of your life. But to take advantage of retirement opportunities, you have to plan and prepare. Most of all, you need to know the new rules of retirement planning. In this second edition of The New Rules of Retirement, nationally recognized retirement expert Robert Carlson will show you an integrated approach to retirement planning and teach you proven, profitable, and unique strategies for achieving a financially secure retirement. He'll explain why you should be prepared to save more than past retirees have and how to use the new rules for investing, including an entirely new chapter on annuities. Filled with in-depth insight and practical advice, the second edition of The New Rules of Retirement: - Explores the financial concerns of retirees and preretirees and how they are affected by certain threats - Examines how to estimate retirement spending and how much money should be accumulated for retirement - Discusses health care options and how to pay for long-term care - Reveals how to invest before and during retirement - Illustrates how to plan an estate, cut taxes, and provide for loved ones - Showcases how to manage your IRA more effectively"--