Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers. Sara Geber

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      Copyright © 2018 Sara Zeff Geber.

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      Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers: A Retirement and Aging Roadmap for Single and Childless Adults

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      ISBN: (p) 978-1-63353-768-2 (e) 978-1-63353-769-9

      BISAC category code BUS050040 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Finance / Retirement Planning

      Printed in the United States of America

      This book is dedicated to my husband, Charles “Chuck” Geber. His belief in my ability to produce this book has been unwavering, as has his support and encouragement. He has been my sounding board and a willing reader and editor throughout the process.

      Table of Contents

       Foreword

       Chapter 1. Introduction

      Part I: Preparing for the Future

       Chapter 2. Child-Free: Pioneers of a Generation

Chapter 3. The Role of Adult Children in the Life of an Elder

       Emotional Support

       Residential Decisions, Real Estate Transactions, and Help with Moving

       Investments and Other Financial Decisions

       Legal Representation

       Bill Paying and Handling Money

       Medication Management and Help With the Activities of Daily Living

       The Social Network

Part II: Enjoying the Second Half of Life

Chapter 4. Happiness and Satisfaction

Chapter 5. Financial Security

Chapter 6. Good Health and Physical Well-being

Chapter 7. Self-awareness, Meaning, and Purpose

       Values Clarification Worksheet 1

       Values Clarification Worksheet 2

       Values Clarification Worksheet 3

       Consider Your Legacy

       Leaving a Legacy Worksheet

       Chapter 8. Adaptability and Flexibility

       Change and Adaptability Quiz

       Chapter 9. A Strong Social Network

       Relationship Evaluation Worksheet

       Thinking about Relationships NOW

       Chapter 10. A Belief System Larger Than Yourself

       Six Keys to a Fulfilling Older LifeRating Worksheet

       Chapter 11. Making an Income in Later Life

      Part III: Deciding How and Where to Live

       Chapter 12. Avoiding Loneliness and Isolation

       Chapter 13. Privacy, Autonomy, and Independence

       Chapter 14. Defining Your Most Important Criteria

       Chapter 15. The Early Options

       Retirement Communities

       Active Adult Communities

       Cohousing Communities