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Index
Cover
Contents
Title
Copyright
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: What? Me? Retire?
The Imagined Dichotomy
Two Goals . . . and Some Non-Goals
Definitions and a Pencil
Start Immediately. Now. Right Away.
Plan Your Prosperity
Chapter 2: My Goals Are . . . What?
Why Is This So Hard?
Your Investing Goals, Simply
Potential Pitfall: Capital Preservation and Growth
Inflation’s Insidious Impact
Three Percent, Compounded
Chapter 3: The Secret Code—Asset Allocation or Benchmark?
Benchmark—A Road Map and Measuring Stick
Picking a Benchmark
The Big Decision—Asset Allocation
Potential Pitfall: Age Doesn’t Equal Asset Allocation
Benchmark Versus Asset Allocation—What’s the Difference?
Chapter 4: Time Horizon—Longer Than You Think
Potential Pitfall: Ignoring Opportunity Cost
Time Horizon—What Is It?
Time Horizon and Benchmark
Chapter 5: What’s in a Return?
Growth Defined
The Past as a Guide?
Gordon Moore and Endless Innovation
Potential Pitfall: Unrealistic Expectations
Chapter 6: Getting That Cash Flow
Potential Pitfall—The All High-Dividend Portfolio
How Much Do You Need?
Monte Carlo—Not Just a Casino
Let’s Get Bootstrapping
Chapter 7: Can I Get There?
How Much Do You Have?
A Savings Plan
Chapter 8: Putting It All Together
To Benchmark or Not to Benchmark
State Your Goals
Know Where You Are
Picking an Appropriate Benchmark
Finding Professional Help
Avoid Being a Fraud Victim
And You’re Off!
Appendix A: All Hail the Mighty Dow
Appendix B: Cash Flow Versus Expenses
Appendix C: Expense Categories
Appendix D: Personal Balance Sheet
About the Authors
Index
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