People approaching retirement or already retired can significantly improve their financial situation by making smart decisions and avoiding financial mistakes. This comprehensive guide tells how, and shows what to expect, what to select, and what to reject. Written in jargon-free language by well known personal finance expert Jonathan Pond, it clearly explains how to determine how much money one will need to live comfortably in retirement . . . and accumulate that sum or more from personal savings, Social Security and an IRA, Keogh, 401(k), or pension plan. It"s an indispensable "road map" to financial independence and peace of mind, and how to avoid the numerous potholes along the way. 6 x 9.