Introduction

PART ONE: FACING OUR TRUTH

Chapter 1: Longevity and Life Expectancy
A look at longevity trends and the estimated life expectancy of Baby Boomers, along with other key statistics that characterize our future.

Chapter 2: Why Should We Care?
The domino effect that our newfound longevity has on our lives, health, finances and lifestyle.

Chapter 3: The Health Care Crisis
Health care trends that will affect us as we age, disease statistics, health care costs and health insurance issues that we will be facing.

PART TWO: PAYING FOR OUR EXTENDED LIVES

Chapter 4: Do the Math
How to estimate our Longevity Cost: the amount of money it will cost Baby Boomers to live those extra decades. Also includes making adjustments to Longevity Cost and conducting what-if analyses.

Step-by-Step Guide for Using Quicken® to Calculate Longevity Cost

Chapter 5: Longevity Lifestyles
Decisions we may need to make to pay for our newfound longevity, including housing, moving, marriage issues, gifting and other lifestyle changes.

Chapter 6: Finding the Money
An examination of the possible sources of income available to us: from working, Social Security, 401(k) plans, real estate, pensions and inheritances.

PART THREE: DECISIONS AND INSPIRATION

Chapter 7: Boomers March Forward
A list of decisions to be made in workbook style to enable discussions with spouse or family.

Chapter 8: Personal Stories
Eight personal stories of Boomers with varied living arrangements, and how they are planning for their longevity.

Appendix A: Longevity Plan Example
A quantitative, hypothetical example to help readers go through the process of estimating Longevity Cost, examining income sources, and making adjustments.

Appendix B: References

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