The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty

From Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz and the experts at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., here at last are the hard-to-find answers to the dizzying array of financial questions plaguing those who are age fifty and older.
Five years after the greatest financial meltdown of a generation, people are still struggling to make sense of it all. And if you're like most people moving into the phase of life where protecting--as well as growing-- assets is paramount, you're faced with a number of financial puzzles. Maybe you're struggling to get your kids through college without drawing down your life's savings. Perhaps you sense your nest egg is at risk and want to move into safer investments. Maybe you're contemplating downsizing to a smaller home, but aren't sure of the financial implications. Possibly, medical expenses have become a bigger headache than you expected and you need help assessing options. Perhaps you'll shortly be eligible for social security, but want to optimize...