e got facts to face, planning to do, decisions to make and numbers to crunch. With the experts at The Wall Street Journal to guide you, you'll learn how to tailor a financial plan for the lifestyle you want.

- Answers your biggest question--How big does my nest egg need to be?--by linking it to your particular hopes for how you want to spend your days in retirement
- Shows how to translate your dreams and interests into daily activities, whether traveling, opening a business, volunteering or going back to school
- Provides a timeline for decisions to make and steps to take ten years, five years and one year before you retire
- Offers tips on investing wisely and working with the right financial adviser
- Tells you how to maximize your benefits from Social Security and Medicare
- Guides you through the intricacies of 401(k)s, IRAs, annuities and other financial tools and resources

Today, the average person can expect to spend two decades in retirement--why leave it to chance? For all of its changes and challenges, a well-planned retirement could very well be the best part of your life.