Proactively plan for a successful financial future after leaving the workforce

Are you ready for retirement? Retirement Planning For Dummies is your comprehensive guide to shoring up your finances as you prepare to leave the workforce. Learn to manage and optimize your 401(k), balance retirement savings with other financial needs, and set up pensions and insurance. Plus, get the latest updates on all things retirement, including the SECURE Act and new withdrawal rules. Written by an expert investment writer, this beginner-friendly guide is full of financial wisdom that will smooth the road as you embark on your retirement planning journey.

• Learn the best saving practices to make your money grow


• Maximize your retirement knowledge to set you up for success


• Balance retirement savings with other needs


• Get up to speed on withdrawal limits, HSA rules, and self-employment considerations

This book is for anyone looking for the best ways to save and plan for retirement, whether you just joined the workforce or are contemplating retirement in the near future.

Matt Krantz is an investment writer with decades of experience writing for publications including Investor's Business Daily, USA TODAY, and The Motley Fool. He's the author or co-author of four For Dummies books, including Investing Online For Dummies, Fundamental Analysis For Dummies, and Investment Banking For Dummies.