These four books offer useful guides to retirement planning.

 • “The Everything Retirement Planning Book” by Judith B. Harrington and Stanley J. Steinberg; Adams Media 2007, ($14.95). Discusses retirement income issues including social security, IRAs and working past retirement age.

 • “Getting Started in a Financially Secure Retirement” by Henry Hebeler; Wiley, 2007 ($19.95). Covers pre- and post-retirement planning.

 • “Tips to Building a Retirement Nest Egg” by Linda M. Mcgoon and Poonum Vasishth; Encouragement Press, 2007 ($14.95). Covers how to evaluate retirement needs and chose investments.

 • “Your Complete Retirement Planning Road Map” by Ed Slott; Ballentine Books, 2007 ($15.95) A checklist of financial needs for retirement.

McClatchy-Tribune News Service