What You Need to Know about Retirement Plans (The Teen Guide to Adulting: Gaining Financial Independence)

"When students leave school and obtain their first job, they will be faced with the issue of investing in retirement accounts such as 401(k)s and IRAs. They're expected to make decisions on a subject of which they lack knowledge. This illuminating guide provides readers with an understanding of the nature of investing for retirement and the advantages of starting early. It clearly explains some of the types of investments (such as annuities, money market accounts, mutual funds, and stocks) and the various retirement plans. It offers tips on the best ways to approach investing for retirement accounts to help readers secure their future"--