Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz stops by Google for a conversation about personal investing and retirement savings. You can find her latest book on Google Play: http://goo.gl/ByTQv2 .When it comes to planning for retirement, times have changed. In stark contrast to past generations, people are now facing the perfect storm: longer lives, fewer pensions, and less government support. The unfortunate truth is that many of us who are approaching or over 50 haven't adequately saved or planned for what could be decades of living without a regular paycheck. What's more, given the complexities of the financial landscape, myths and misconceptions about important financial decisions can derail the best laid plans.
Many of the projections are grim. But Carrie Schwab --Pomerantz sees a different future for the millions of Americans who are prepared to step in and take control of their financial futures.
In this easy-to-use guide, Carrie cuts through today's financial complexity with clear advice on how to make the best decisions about planning, saving, investing, insurance, healthcare, and caring for loved ones. The reality is that we're facing a new world of taking care of ourselves. The good news is that Carrie's book shows readers how to do just that, tackling questions such as:How can you get your kids through college without drawing down your life's savings?How should you change your investing strategy as you get closer to retirement, and in retirement?When should you plan to start taking Social Security benefits, and how might your spouse impact that decision?What type of insurance will you need to supplement Medicare?Through her nationally syndicated "Ask Carrie" column, her leadership of Charles Schwab Foundation, and her work through two White House administrations with the President's Advisory Council on Financial Capability, Carrie has become one of America's most trusted sources for financial advice. No, we can't plan our finances the same way our parents did at our age. But Finances After Fifty paves a clear path for the future.