The prudent professor planning and saving for a worry-free retirement from academe / Edwin M. Bridges with Brian D. Bridges.
| Author/creator | Bridges, Edwin M. |
| Other author | Bridges, Brian D., 1965- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Sterling, Va. : Stylus Pub., |
| Description | xiii, 352 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: a preview of retirement -- Getting there: a look in the rear-view mirror -- How much do I need to save? -- Do investment costs matter? -- Should I invest in index or actively managed funds? -- What should my mix of assets be? -- Why should I diversify? -- What investing principles would serve me well? -- How do I build an investment portfolio? -- What role should TIAA-CREF retirement annuities play in my investment portfolio? -- What role should TIAA-CREF retirement class mutual funds play in my investment portfolio? -- Can I afford to retire? -- Should I purchase an annuity? -- When should I start taking social security? -- Do I need long-term care insurance? -- How much should I set aside for health insurance? -- How do I put my financial house in order? -- Should we sell our home and relocate? -- Is a reverse mortgage right for me? -- How should I use a financial planner? -- Can I count on TIAA-CREF's financial services? -- How do I maximize my retirement income and financial security? -- What are my income options with TIAA-CREF? -- Should I incorporate a TIAA traditional payout annuity into my pension plan? -- Should I incorporate a TIAA-CREF variable income annuity into my pension plan? -- Should I use systematic withdrawal as a major source of my pension income in retirement? -- Mirror, mirror on the wall, what is the greatest threat of all? -- How can I protect my nest egg against huge losses? -- How can I protect my nest egg against fraud? -- What if I finish in the black?. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2010017226 |
| ISBN | 9781579224677 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781579224684 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |