The Money/Finance Shelf

Securing a Retirement Income for Life
Bill Griffith, Jr., CFP
W. E. Griffith Publications
1150 Washington Road, Suite 200, Washington, PA 15301
0978550609 $29.95 www.wegriffith.com

Written by Bill Griffith Jr. (principal of W.E. Griffith & Associates,
a fee-based wealth management firm), Securing a Retirement Income for
Life is a no-nonsense guide to what, in today's era of long life spans,
is becoming an increasingly lengthy stage of adult life. Securing a
Retirement Income for Life addresses how much to accumulate to provide
a stable retirement income and fully address one's quality of life
needs, how to prepare for uncertainties most effectively when
confronted with unknown future variables, addressing healthcare risks,
choosing the right financial advisor for one's needs, and much more.
Written in plain terms for the lay reader, Securing a Retirement Income
for Life features a wealth of easy-to-use tables for quickly estimating
relevant figures, as well as an index for cross-reference, and is
especially recommended for anyone confused by myriad options for
retirement planning.

Estate Planning Simplified
Daniel Sitarz
Nova Publishing Company
1103 West College Street, Carbondale, IL 622901
1892949105 $34.95 www.novapublishing.com

Written by attorney-at-law Daniel Sitarz, Estate Planning Simplified is
a no-nonsense guide for lay readers to preparing a complete and
comprehensive estate plan, with details of estate planning laws in all
50 states and Washington, D.C. Chapters address why an estate plan is
necessary, how to select, prepare for and sign a will, preparing and
changing a living trust, preparing a designation of primary physician,
organ donation form, or quitclaim deed, and much more. The
easy-to-follow language and fill-in-the-blank forms simplify the
process as much as possible, and the accompanying CD with adobe acrobat
reader allows the user to quickly print out any of the forms. A
singularly useful tool whether one undertakes an estate plan alone or
simply needs help getting the basic details prepared before talking to
a lawyer who bills by the hour.

Where to Retire
John Howells
Globe Pequot Press
Box 480, Guilford, CT 06437-0480
0762740655 $17.95 www.globepequot.com

If you're looking for a good, affordable place to retire different than
the area you know and live in, take a look at WHERE TO RETIRE:
AMERICA'S BEST AND MOST AFFORDABLE PLACES. It outlines affordable
places across the country, including not just cost of living insights
but assessments of medical care, recreation opportunities, weather,
social life, and more. Some states receive their own in-depth coverage;
others are included with nearby areas. The concerns raised - both pro
and con - are essential for any solid understanding particular to
retiree budgets.

Atlantic Publishing Group
1210 SW 23rd Place, Ocala, FL 34474

Jamaine Burrell's COMPLETE GUIDE TO INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE TAX LIENS
& DEEDS (0910627738, $21.95) tells how to make a profit by purchasing
tax lien instruments from local governments - instruments which yield
high rates of return. These investments can outpace stock market
performance and real estate investments alike - if they are handled
correctly; and that's where COMPLETE GUIDE TO INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE
TAX LIENS & DEEDS comes into play. Chapters provide everything you need
to know to invest, understand liabilities and potential pitfalls, and
make wise decisions with rich outcomes. Steven D. Fischer's THE REAL
ESTATE INVESTOR'S HANDBOOK: THE COMPLETE GUIDE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL
INVESTOR (091062769X, $24.95) is for beginners as well as industry
pros, sellers and buyers alike. It's a primer covering the latest
innovative ideas in real estate investing, using case studies from
successful experts to cover all the basics. Or pick Susan Smith Alvis'
HOW TO BUY REAL ESTATE WITHOUT A DOWN PAYMENT IN ANY MARKET: INSIDER
SECRETS FROM THE EXPERTS WHO DO IT EVERY DAY (0910627673, $21.95), an
explanation of 'no down payment' sources, strategies, and pros and
cons. A simple formula is provided even for beginners or those with no
credit or little money. Hundreds of successful real estate investors
who have used such a strategy have been interviewed to provide all the
basics here. Rene V. Richards' HOW TO BUY AND/OR SELL A SMALL BUSINESS
FOR MAXIMUM PROFIT: A STEP BY STEP GUIDE (0910627533, $24.95) is for
the novice businessman who would either buy or sell a small business.
>From finding a business and raising capital to buy it to evaluating its
financials, using brokers, and conducting due diligence, this is an
item of choice for either side. Atlantic's THE FRANCHISE HANDBOOK: A
COMPLETE GUIDE TO ALL ASPECTS OF BUYING, SELLING OR INVESTING IN A
FRANCHISE (0910627541, $39.95) is an excellent resource for prospective
franchisees and franchisers: again, both sides are treated to
definitive 'how to' tips on structuring a franchise system to make the
most of a profitable idea. From managing daily operations and securing
financing to legal agreements and cost controls, this reference is a
'must' for any who would become involved, whether in promoting a
franchise or buying into one.

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