Now is the time to plan for the retirement of your dreams. But where do you start? There's no better resource than Ernst & Young's Retirement Planning Guide. Drawing on the experience of the nation's premier tax and financial planners, it gives you a comprehensive set of tools to help you build a healthy nest egg—whether your retirement is just around the corner or years away.

This hands-on guide highlights the key financial issues you need to consider during your preretirement and retirement years, including essential information on the changing rules of the retirement game. From guidance on portfolio diversification and Social Security to 401(k) plans, IRAs, and Keoghs, Ernst & Young's Retirement Planning Guide provides the insight and assistance you need to enjoy a financially secure future.

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• Wealth-building techniques to help you retire early
• Unique retirement issues facing executives, the self-employed, women and nontraditional families
• Worksheets, quizzes, and action items, as well as additional resources and Web sites
• Strategies to overcome adverse financial events like corporate downsizing and personal disability
• Practical tips and easy-to-understand charts and tables.