The Planning by the Decade Series

Reader Resources

A Library That Grows With You

Practical, plain-language guides to help you take control of your finances at every stage of life.

Each book in the series is written in the same conversational, decade-by-decade voice as Retirement Planning by the Decade. Together they form a complete personal finance library you can return to as your life and goals evolve.

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Retirement Planning by the Decade

A practical guide that meets you wherever you are on the road to retirement. Learn what to focus on in your 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond so you reach the finish line ready.

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Financial Planning by the Decade for Physicians

You trained to practice medicine, not to manage money. This decade-by-decade guide helps physicians manage student loans, protect their assets, minimize tax exposure, and fund retirement at every stage of their careers.

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Coming June 30, 2026

Financial Terms and Measures Made Simple

A practical guide to understanding the language of money. Learn to track cash flow, decode financial terminology, and take control of your wealth.

Available June 30
Coming July 2026

Social Security Planning by the Decade

Your roadmap for navigating Social Security at every life stage. Learn how to avoid costly missteps and claim with confidence.

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Coming August 2026

Medicare Planning by the Decade

Your roadmap for navigating Medicare at every life stage. Learn how to enroll with confidence, avoid costly mistakes, and plan ahead for healthcare in retirement.

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A Message from Lynn

Thank you for reading Retirement Planning by the Decade. I hope these resources support you, decade by decade, as you build the retirement you want. If you have questions or feedback, I'd love to hear from you.

Lynn Drayton Privette, MBA
Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach