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    Retire by the Numbers
    Retire by the Numbers
    Retire by the Numbers
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    Retire by the Numbers

    By Ray Myers, Jr

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    Planning for your retirement? How much money will you need to retire? Have you saved enough? How much more do you need to save? Will you out live your savings?
    This book will help you answer these questions and more. The author presents the information you need to assess your readiness to retire in a simple, easy to read format that is complete with formulas and worked examples.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRay Myers, Jr
    Release dateNov 15, 2015
    ISBN9780981495545
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