The Smart Woman's Guide to Planning for Retirement

How to Save for Your Future Today

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You can make your retirement dreams come true

What do you want to do when you retire? Travel? Pursue hobbies? Spend time with friends and family? If you want to turn those dreams into reality, you need a plan. If you're not sure where to start, you need personal financial expert Mary Hunt.

With her signature no-nonsense, energetic style, Mary clearly covers every aspect of retirement planning during every season of your life--all in language you can understand. Whether you're staring retirement in the face or you have decades of work ahead of you, Mary offers sound advice on everything from savings and investment to debt reduction and Social Security.


The knowledge and confidence you need to shape your future--today

"With her usual warmth and compassion, Mary Hunt takes the fear out of an often-terrifying topic. Any woman who's ever wanted to be able to retire confidently can benefit from the down-to-earth knowledge in this book."--Liz Pulliam Weston, MSN Money columnist and author of The 10 Commandments of Money

"From cover to cover, an informative and even delightful read on a tough-to-face subject! In her personal style, Mary cuts to the chase on exactly how to make the most of the opportunities and resources you have today, so that you can sail through the golden years. Mary holds your hand and walks you through it step by step. Just what I needed right now! Thank you, Mary!"--Teri Gault, CEO and founder, TheGroceryGame.com

"The Smart Woman's Guide to Planning for Retirement takes the fear out of financial planning and gives women a financial blueprint they can relate to. Any woman who reads this book will walk away confident and in control of her finances."--Ellen Breslau, editor-in-chief, Grandparents.com

"You don't have to live in fear of your future in retirement. The Smart Woman's Guide to Planning for Retirement brings clarity to all your financial questions. Mary Hunt feels like a friend sharing hope for the future."--Melissa Montana, CEO/president, STAR Educational Media Network

"Powerful, practical, and solid advice on facing retirement with confidence. Apply Mary Hunt's knowledge and you'll feel empowered."--Gerri Detweiler, nationally recognized credit expert and host of Talk Credit Radio


Mary Hunt is the award-winning and bestselling author of several books, including 7 Money Rules for Life, as well as a sought-after motivational speaker. She is founder and publisher of the interactive website Debt-Proof Living (www.debtproofliving.com), which features financial tools, resources, and information for her online members. Her books have sold more than a million copies, and her daily newspaper column is nationally syndicated through Creators Syndicate and enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of readers. Hunt speaks widely on personal finance and has appeared on shows such as NBC's Today, FOX News, Oprah, and Focus on the Family. She and her husband live in Colorado.

Endorsements

"With her usual warmth and compassion, Mary Hunt takes the fear out of an often-terrifying topic. Any woman who's ever wanted to be able to retire confidently can benefit from the down-to-earth knowledge in this book."

Liz Pulliam Weston, MSN Money columnist and author of The 10 Commandments of Money

"From cover to cover, an informative and even delightful read on a tough-to-face subject! In her personal style, Mary cuts to the chase on exactly how to make the most of the opportunities and resources you have today, so that you can sail through the golden years. Mary holds your hand and walks you through it step by step. Just what I needed right now! Thank you, Mary!"

Teri Gault, CEO and founder, TheGroceryGame.com

"The Smart Woman's Guide to Planning for Retirement takes the fear out of financial planning and gives women a financial blueprint they can relate to. Any women who reads The Smart Woman's Guide to Planning for Retirement will walk away confident and in control of her finances."

Ellen Breslau, editor-in-chief, Grandparents.com

"You don't have to live in fear of your future in retirement. The Smart Woman's Guide to Planning for Retirement brings clarity to all your financial questions. Mary Hunt feels like a friend sharing hope for the future."

Melissa Montana, CEO/president, STAR Educational Media Network

"Powerful, practical, and solid advice on facing retirement with confidence. Apply Mary Hunt's knowledge and you'll feel empowered."

Gerri Detweiler, nationally recognized credit expert and host of Talk Credit Radio

The Author

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    Mary Hunt

    Mary Hunt is an award-winning and bestselling author, a syndicated columnist, and a sought-after motivational speaker who helps men and women battle the epidemic of consumer debt. She is founder and publisher of the interactive website Debt-Proof...

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"Retiring successfully isn't always easy, but this guide is a smart stepping-stone toward a comfortable future."

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"[Hunt] presents six important strategies for her retirement savings plan, which include developing a money-management system, building an emergency fund, getting out of debt, maximizing retirement accounts, owning your home outright, and building a personal investment portfolio. Hunt concludes there is more to retirement than just money and emphasizes good health, stable relationships, and meaningful activities. Important information for a wide range of library patrons, including a valuable glossary of financial terms."

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