{"product_id":"retirement-income-lock-how-to-lock-in-lifetime-income-paperback","title":"Retirement Income Lock: How to Lock In Lifetime Income - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Puckett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book issues a wake-up call for today's retirement investors-a reminder that \u003ci\u003ethis is not your parent's investment environment!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will be harder for you than it was for your parents to generate the investment income you'll depend on during your retirement. In 1980, income yields on bonds and certificates of deposit were above 10 percent. Today, CDs are averaging less than 2 percent, and most bond funds have yields below 3 percent-and the real danger to your portfolio is yet to come!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the past thirty-five years, bonds have been considered the safest investment around. However, the future is not as favorable to this investment strategy. Bond prices are primarily driven by changes in interest rates. Although rates change frequently, they generally follow a long-term trend, which will be moving upward over the next thirty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs interest rates rise, bond funds will fall in value, and bond investors are unlikely to recover their losses for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlternatives to bond funds exist that offer guaranteed principal and income. \u003ci\u003eRetirement Income Lock\u003c\/i\u003e clearly and concisely explains how you can protect your investments from losses and provide an income that will last throughout retirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over twenty years in the finance industry and experience in almost all areas of financial services, Paul Puckett is an investment advisor, insurance agent, speaker, and author of the books \u003ci\u003eInvestiphobia: Overcome Your Deepest Investment Fears\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRetirement Income Lock\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommitted to the KISS principle - \"Keep Investing Simple and Straightforward\" - Puckett is dedicated to eliminating the impact of fear on investors' portfolios and, more importantly, on their lives-one investor at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHe believes the purpose of money should be to provide for an enjoyable, self-determined life. Your money is important, but your life is infinitely more valuable than your money. Your life should be exciting and your portfolio boring!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHis unique talents and perspective help investors enjoy their lives without the worries related to their money. He uses humor and an entertaining approach to reach audiences interested in understanding both themselves and their money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 66\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.14 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 19, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52347131756818,"sku":"9780983335320","price":8.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/c4vYlz4Zfs9780983335320.webp?v=1780736748","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/retirement-income-lock-how-to-lock-in-lifetime-income-paperback","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}