The SmartMoney Guide to Long-term Investing

The investment decisions you make today will determine the kind of life you will be able to enjoy once that regular paycheck stops rolling in.

Designed to work as a flexible reference for all investors-no matter what stage of retirement planning you're in-The SmartMoney Guide to Long-Term Investing will help you retire on your financial terms.

Drawing on a decade's worth of financial knowledge and experience, The SmartMoney Guide to Long-Term Investing: * Introduces you to the cornerstone of any wealth-building portfolio-stocks, bonds, and mutual funds * Teaches you how to set up an asset allocation strategy that works for you * Gives you the tools to estimate how much you need to save for retirement each year, depending on the lifestyle you intend to lead * Reveals the names of outstanding mutual funds that will deliver the investment returns you need * Shows you how to get the most from your 401(k) and introduces you to numerous real-life retirees, who offer important advice on the financial aspects of life after work * Explores a long-term goal that usually conflicts with retirement savings-paying for your child's college education-and shows you how to deal with it * And much more When investing for your retirement, you can't afford to make mistakes.

Pick up The SmartMoney Guide to Long-Term Investing and take control of your future.