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Retire Happy, Wild and Free*

Seeing the Whole Picture
155.66 HOL
Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life by James HollisBlank space2005

158.1 NIV
The 100 Simple Secrets of the Best Half of Life: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It by David NivenBlank space2005

305.244 LEV
Inventing the Rest of Our Lives: Women in Second Adulthood by Suzanne LevineBlank space2005

305.26 CUL
The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life by Jan CullinaneBlank space2004
This is a broad survey touching on all retirement issues: social, psychological, and financial. It includes information on desirable places for retirement relocation.

305.26 FRE
Looking Forward: An Optimist’s Guide to Retirement by Ellen FreudenheimBlank space2004

305.26 HIR
Crossroads after 50: Improving Choices in Work and Retirement by Donald HirschBlank space2003

305.26 NEW
Retiring as a Career: Making the Most of Your Retirement by Betsy Kyte NewmanBlank space2003

305.26 OTT
Retire & Thrive: Remarkable People, Age 50 Plus, Share Their Creative, Productive & Profitable Retirement Strategies by Robert K. OtterbourgBlank space2003

305.26 VAN
Retirement for Two by Maryanne VanderveldeBlank space2004
How to adjust when both of you are retired.

305.26 VER
Live Long & Prosper!: Invest in Your Happiness, Health, and Wealth for Retirement and Beyond by Steven G. VernonBlank space2005
This book is an intelligent consideration of all aspects required for a happy and rewarding retirement and includes many useful references for further reading.

305.26 ZEL
How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free: Retirement Wisdom That You Won’t Get from Your Financial Advisor by Ernie J. ZelinskiBlank space2004
Humorous insights and suggestions for keeping busy to stay happy, with testimonials from successful retirees.

346.013 STR
The Complete Retirement Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Safeguard Your Money, Your Health, and Your Independence by Peter J. StraussBlank space2003

646.7 DYC
The Power Years: A User’s Guide to the Rest of Your Life by Ken DychtwaldBlank space2005
Promises to show how to make the best of the years after 40, a time for personal “reinvention and growth, career liberation, nourishing friendships and financial freedom.”

650.14 SED
Don’t Retire, Rewire!: 5 Steps to Fulfilling Work That Fuels Your Passion, Suits Your Personality, or Fills Your Pocket by Jeri SedlarBlank space2003

Early Retirement
305.26 STO
Too Young to Retire: An Off-the-Road Map to the Rest of Your Life by Marika StoneBlank space2003

332.024 CLY
Work Less, Live More: The New Way to Retire Early by Bob ClyattBlank space2005

332.024 SIL
Retire Early?: Make the Smart Choices by Steven SilbigerBlank space2005

Financial Considerations
332.024 BRO
Retire on Less Than You Think: The New York Times Guide to Planning Your Financial Future by Fred BrockBlank space2004

332.024 CAR
The New Rules of Retirement: Strategies for a Secure Future by Robert CarlsonBlank space2005

332.024 LIM
Finances after 55: Make the Transition from Earning a Living to Retirement Living by Sylvia LimBlank space2005

332.024 MAL
Cracking Your Retirement Nest Egg (Without Scrambling Your Finances): 25 Things You Must Know Before You Tap Your 401(k), IRA, or Other Retirement Savings Plan by Margaret A. MalaspinaBlank space2003

332.024 RET
The Retirement Guide: A Comprehensive Handbook on Aging, Retirement, Caregiving and Health: How to Plan and Pay for ItBlank space2004

332.024 SAV
The Savage Number: How Much Money You Need to Retire by Terry SavageBlank space2005

332.024 SCH
401(k) Take Charge of Your Future: A Unique and Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Most Out of Your Retirement Plans by Eric SchurenbergBlank space2003

332.024 SLO
The Retirement Savings Time Bomb—And How to Defuse It : A Five-Step Action Plan for Protecting Your IRAs, 401(k)s, and Other Retirement Plans from Near Annihilation by the Taxman by Ed SlottBlank space2003

332.024 STE
Yes, You Can Still Retire Comfortably!: The Baby-Boom Retirement Crisis and How To Beat It by Benjamin SteinBlank space2005

Relocation
305.26 AME
America’s 100 Best Places to RetireBlank space2003

305.26 BLA
Retire in Style: 60 Outstanding Places Across the USA and Canada by Warren R. BlandBlank space2005

305.26 GOL
Choose Florida for Retirement: Information for Retirement, Investment, and Affordable Living by James F. GollattscheckBlank space2005

305.26 HUN
Where Should I Live When I Retire?: A Guide to Continuing-Care Retirement Communities by Bernice Kohn HuntBlank space2005

305.26 SAVBlank spaceAlso in Reference
Retirement Places Rated: What You Need to Know to Plan the Retirement You Deserve by David SavageauBlank space2004

917.286 HOW
Choose Costa Rica for Retirement: Information for Retirement, Investment, and Affordable Living by John HowellsBlank space2005

Magazines
Where to Retire
This is a bimonthly publication that highlights various locations from the standpoint of their senior-friendly features.

*With thanks to Ernie J. Zelinski, see this title listed under Seeing the Whole Picture

Prepared by Marty Krause, May 2006
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