Solid solutions to all of the financial, logistical, and practical challenges for anyone planning for retirement Planning for retirement isn't as simple as it used to be, which is why you need to start now. Whether you plan on retiring in ten or twenty years, now is the time to prepare. Many of us don't have guaranteed pensions or long-term company-provided health plans, instead relying more on our own planning than ever before. Written with the full support of AARP, this book addresses the core issues and challenges that future retirees face, and it provides solid solutions for achieving the financial security you want and deserve to have a happy, healthy retirement, free from money anxieties. Carrying the AARP stamp of approval, this book outlines the key decisions and critical arrangements with which today's retirees must deal Covers all bases with step-by-step guidance on everything from insurance to work, financial planning to housing, staying fit and healthy to Medicare and supplemental insurance You get expert tips on creating age- and health-specific goals to help you live the life you want when retirement comes Includes ready-to-use documents, including worksheets to help you set and meet the full range of retirement planning goals, along with a comprehensive list of valuable resources