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Reference   |   Pathfinders   |   Retirement
Retirement

Prepared by Rebecca Rogers
Pathfinders
Online Catalog Subject Headings  
 
Here are a few subject headings to use in the online catalog
to find books about Retirement.
  Pensions
  Retirees—Conduct of life
  Retirees—Employment—United States
  Retirees—Finance, Personal
  Retirees—Psychology
  Retirement
  Retirement income
  Retirement income--Planning
  Retirement--Planning
  Retirement, Places of—Mexico
  Retirement, Places of—United States
  Self-actualization (Psychology) in old age
  Social security—United States
Another way to find Subject Headings about retirement is to do a “Subject Keyword” search using the key words “Retirement" OR "Retirement Planning."
There are over 400 subject headings in the El Paso Public Library's Online Catalog
Print Resources  
 
On Your Own: A Widow’s Passage to Emotional & Financial Well-Being On Your Own: A Widow’s Passage to Emotional & Financial Well-Being
Written by Alexandra Armstrong and Mary R. Donahue
Dearborn, Chicago, 2000
ISBN:  9780793137275
Call no:  332.024 ARM

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In this book, the authors show the widow how to; cope with loss, deal with emotional needs, organize finances, construct a realistic budget, understand investments, and develop a long-term financial plan. The book follows the stories of four widows ages 40 to 80, as they move in each chapter, through the various stages of recovery.
 
Project Renewment: The First Retirement Model for Career Women Project Renewment: The First Retirement Model for Career Women
Written by Bernice Bratter and Helen Dennis
Scribner, New York, NY, 2008
ISBN:  9780743299480
Call no:  332.024014 BRA

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Divided in two parts, the first part of this book addresses the challenges that career women tackle when looking to retire. The second teaches readers how to start and maintain their own Project Renewment group, so they can find support, inspiring relationships and even a few laughs as they look to get the most out of the rest of their lives.
 
Reverse Mortgages for Dummies Reverse Mortgages for Dummies
Written by Sarah Glendon Lyons and John E. Lucas
Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, 2005
ISBN:  9780764584466
Call no:  362.722 LYO

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The basics of reverse mortgage products are covered so you and your adult children can understand and take full advantage of these types of loans and keep the home you love. Covering a full range of reverse mortgage options and topics, you’ll discover how to; decide if a reverse mortgage is right for you, shop for the best reverse mortgage products, find out if your home is eligible, and find a counselor who can help you.
 
You Can Do It!: The Boomer’s Guide to a Great Retirement You Can Do It!: The Boomer’s Guide to a Great Retirement
Written by Jonathan D. Pond
Collins, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, New York, NY, 2007
ISBN:  9780061121388
Call no:  332.024014 PON

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This book covers a range of practical topics from Social Security, health insurance, and how to save and manage your expenses, and much more.
 
Your Complete Retirement Planning Road Map: The Leave-Nothing-to-Chance, Worry-Free, All-Systems-Go Guide Your Complete Retirement Planning Road Map: The Leave-Nothing-to-Chance, Worry-Free, All-Systems-Go Guide
Written by Ed Slott
Ballantine, New York, NY, 2007
ISBN:  9780345494559
Call no:  332.024014 SLO

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Step-by-step directions through the highways and byways of IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and other major accounts are provided. In five helpfully focused sections, Slott combines crucial facts with interactive checklists and questionnaires to teach investors and beneficiaries alike, the best way to save and to maximize an inheritance.
 
Database Resources  
 
EBSCO Publications - MasterFILE Premier
Ebsco MasterFILE Premier is designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,730 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, 84,774 biographies, 100,554 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 235,186 photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost.

This database is available as part of the TexShare Databases which are commercial database subscriptions that are paid for by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) for use by registered patrons of Texas public libraries.

Home Internet access to EBSCO:
http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/texshare/
pl/remote.html
Please have your Library Card Number and PIN available.
A keyword subject search yields:  
  66,725-- Full-text References for
"Retirement"
  For example:
  Woolley, S. (2009, May 25). "Risk-Free Retirement." Forbes, 183(10), 98-100. Academic Search Complete
  Biegel, J. (2009, May 18). "Reverse mortgages and retirement liquidity." Fairfield County Business Journal, 48(20), 15-15. MasterFile Premier
 
Internet Resources  
 
Social Security Online Retirement Planner
http://www.ssa.gov/retire2
  This Website contains information from the Social Security Administration about retirement benefits. It offers an online calculator to help calculate retirement benefits.
United States Department of Labor—Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement Planning
http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/publications/
nearretirement.html
  This online publication offers information on financial planning for retirement for those people close to retirement age. The Website includes interactive worksheets.
Department of Health & Human Services—Administration on Aging
http://www.aoa.gov
  This Website offers “Aging Statistics” and links to federal, national, and local elder care programs for professionals, caregivers, and older persons. Under “AoA Programs”, you can select from topics that link to general information.
Retirement Living Information Center
http://www.retirementliving.com
  This Website provides access to resource materials on places to retire, state tax information, retirement communities, and state aging agencies. The Website offers links to “Jobs for Seniors”, “Senior Publications Online”, and “Useful Resources”.
 
 

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