Introduction: a preview of retirement
Getting there: a look in the rear-view mirror
How much do I need to save?
Do investment costs matter?
Should I invest in index or actively managed funds?
What should my mix of assets be?
Why should I diversify?
What investing principles would serve me well?
How do I build an investment portfolio?
What role should TIAA-CREF retirement annuities play in my investment portfolio?
What role should TIAA-CREF retirement class mutual funds play in my investment portfolio?
Can I afford to retire?
Should I purchase an annuity?
When should I start taking social security?
Do I need long-term care insurance?
How much should I set aside for health insurance?
How do I put my financial house in order?
Should we sell our home and relocate?
Is a reverse mortgage right for me?
How should I use a financial planner?
Can I count on TIAA-CREF's financial services?
How do I maximize my retirement income and financial security?
What are my income options with TIAA-CREF?
Should I incorporate a TIAA traditional payout annuity into my pension plan?
Should I incorporate a TIAA-CREF variable income annuity into my pension plan?
Should I use systematic withdrawal as a major source of my pension income in retirement?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, what is the greatest threat of all?
How can I protect my nest egg against huge losses?
How can I protect my nest egg against fraud?
What if I finish in the black?.
The prudent professor : planning and saving for a worry-free retirement from academe by Edwin M. Bridges. ISBN 9781579224684. Published by Stylus in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.