No matter how far out you are from retirement, your financial state will often be improved by planning ahead of time. Most of us look forward to the day when we can retire and lean into those hobbies or activities we've put off for far too long. But there can certainly be stumbling blocks and decisions that stand between a would-be retiree and a fulfilling day of adventure, playing with grandkids, or hobbies.Approaching retirement means addressing things like:When is the best time for you to take Social Security?How can you potentially reduce your tax load?How can you build your own paycheck in retirement?What can you do to help prepare to meet long-term care expenses?Ways to address risk.Father-son team David Corman and Matthew Corman tackle these subjects and more in this book as they address each area of retirement, and how having a strategy sooner rather than later can help make a difference in your retirement outcomes.