Recommended Resource List:
Retirement

Materials indicated by call numbers may be found on site using the State Library's Online Catalog. All other sources may be acquired using the State Library's Interlibrary Loan Services. To request materials, state government employees should use the Kentucky Government Employee Materials Request form. To apply for a library card, State Government Employees should complete the online application.

• Audiobooks
  • Egan, Hope. Retiring. Prince Frederick, MD: Recorded Books, 2003. Call number: SR CD 646.79 Egan
• Books
  • Astre, Patrick. This Is Not Your Parents' Retirement: A Revolutionary Guide to Investment for a Revolutionary Generation. Irvine, CA: Entrepreneur Press, 2005. Call number: 332.024014 Astr
  • Bernstein, Alan. Your Retirement, Your Way: Why It Takes More Than Money to Live Your Dream. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2007. Call number: 646.79 Bern
  • Bland, Warren R. Retire in Style: 60 Outstanding Places across the USA and Canada. New and expanded ed. Chester, NJ: Next Decade, 2005. Call number: R 646.79 Blan
  • Brock, Fred. Retire on Less Than You Think: the New York Times Guide to Planning Your Financial Future. New York: Times Books, 2004. Call number:   332.024014 Broc
  • Bronfman, Edgar M. The Third Act: Reinventing Yourself After Retirement. New York, NY: G. P. Putnam, 2002. Call number: 305.90696 Bron
  • Cullen, Melanie. Get It Together: Organize Your Records So Your Family Won’t Have To. Berkeley: Nolo, 2005. Call number: 332.024016 Cull
  • Egan, Hope. Retiring. New York: Barnes & Noble, 2003. Call number:  646.79 Egan
  • Epstein, Lita. Streetwise Retirement Planning: Savvy Strategies and Practical Advice for a Secure Financial Future. Avon, MA: Adams Media Corporation, 2003. Call number: 646.790973 Epst
  • Freudenheim, Ellen. Looking Forward: an Optimist’s Guide to Retirement. New York: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2004.  Call number: 646.79 Freu
  • Gray, Rich. Frugal Senior: Hundreds of Creative Ways to Stretch a Dollar. Sanger, CA: Quill Driver Books, 2006. Call number: 332.02400846 Gray
  • Hoffman, Ellen. Bankroll Your Future: How to Get the Most from the Government for Your Retirement Years. New York, NY: Newmarket Press, 1999. Call number: 332.02401 Hoff
  • Hunt, Bernice Kohn. Where Should I Live When I Retire? a Guide to Continuing-care Communities. Garden City Park, NY: Square One Publishers, 2006. Call number: 362.610973 Hunt
  • Kaplan, Lawrence J. Retiring Right : Planning for a Successful Retirement. Garden City Park, NY : Square One Publishers, 2002. Call number: 646.79 Kapl
  • Morris, Kenneth M. The Wall Street Journal guide to planning your financial future: the easy-to-read guide to planning for retirement. New York : Lightbulb Press, 2002. Call number: 332.024 Morr
  • Otterbourg, Robert K. Kiplinger's Retire and Thrive: How More Than 50 People Redefined Their Retirement Lifestyles. 4th ed. Chicago: Kaplan Pub., 2006. Call number:  646.79 Otte
  • Patterson, Martha Priddy. The New Working Woman's Guide to Retirement Planning: Saving and Investing Now for a Secure Future. Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2000 Call number: 332.024042 Patt
  • Retire Worry-free: Money-smart Ways to Build the Nest Egg You'll Need. 5th ed. Chicago: Kaplan Pub., 2005. Call number: 332.024014 Reti
  • Rose, Mike. The Retirement Decision: Achieve Financial Independence with Your 401(k). Chicago: Kaplan Pub., 2006. Call number: 332.0240145 Rose
  • Savageau, David. Retirement Places Rated: What You Need to Know to Plan the Retirement You Deserve. 6th ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2004.  Call number: R 646.79 Sava
  • Silbiger, Steven A. Retire Early: Make the Smart Choices. New York: Collins, 2005. Call number: 332.024014 Warn
  • Slott, Ed. Your Complete Retirement Planning Road Map: the Leave Nothing to Chance, Worry Free, All Systems Go Guide. New York: Ballantine, 2007. Call number: 332.024014 Slot
  • Stephenson, James. 202 Ways to Supplement Your Retirement Income. Irvine, CA: Entrepreneur Press, 2005. Call number: 332.024014 Step
  • Stuart, Bruce S. The State and Local Government Workers’ Retirement Savings Guide. Chicago: Dearborn Trade Pub., 2002. Call number: 332.02401 Stua
  • Vandervelde, Maryanne. Retirement for Two. New York: Bantam Books, 2004. Call number:  646.79 Vand
  • Wagner, Tricia. How to Enjoy Your Retirement: Activities from A to Z. 2nd ed. Acton, MA: VanderWyk & Burnham, 2002. Call number: 646.79 Wagn
  • Walker, Tony. Tony Walker’s Worry Free Retirement: an Exciting New Way of Thinking. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse, 2006. Call number: 646.79 Walk
  • Warner, Ralph E. Get a Life: You Don't Need a Million to Retire Well. 5th ed. Berkeley, CA: Nolo, 2004. Call number: 332.024014 Warn
  • Wasik, John F. Retire Early--and Live the Life You Want Now : a 10-step Plan for Reinventing Your Retirement. New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company, 2000 Call number: 332.02401 Wasi
• Videos
  • Adapting Homes to Successfully Age in Place: Important Information to Know at Home. 29 min. Aquarius Health Care Videos, 2003. Videocassette. Call number: VC 363.5946 Adap
  • The Age to Be. 49 min. Cinema Guild, 1999. Videocassette. Call number:  VC 305.26 Age
  • Retirement & Well Being: Realistic Planning and Advice. 27 min.  Aquarius Health Care Videos, 2003. Videocassette. Call number:  VC 646.79 Reti
• Websites
  • http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/index.htm
    Retirement Planner is offered by the Social Security Administration to provide information about Retirement benefits and application procedures. Links to other websites are provided. Last accessed on January 25, 2007.
  • http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
    Senior Citizens’ Resources provides government information on a variety of topics: consumer protection, education and volunteerism, end-of-life issues, health, housing, legal issues, retirement, money and taxes, and travel and recreation. Last accessed on January 25, 2007.