New How-To Guides: Wednesday, March 26

Sometimes, you just need a little help to master a new skill or habit. Macedon Public Library has your back. We have a range of guides for a broad variety of topics that help you learn something new. Here are a few examples that recently arrived.

Fine more at our listing of nonfiction books in the library.

The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+: Winning Strategies to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime

Retirement today is more complex than ever before and is different from previous generations. Suze Orman, a personal finance expert, has been offering actionable advice for years to help people achieve financial security. In this revised and updated version of The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+, which includes recent changes in retirement rules passed by Congress, Suze provides practical guidance and tools for planning your retirement in today’s evolving landscape. The guide covers important topics such as downsizing, spending wisely, delaying Social Security benefits, and more, beginning with your current situation.

iPhone for Seniors in Easy Steps

iPhone for Seniors in easy steps will help you to quickly feel confident using your iPhone. It covers all models of iPhone using iOS 17 and shows you how to: send messages, make and receive calls; use FaceTime to make video calls, and to share music or videos while on a call; find apps to stay healthy, shop online, plan your vacation, get instant news, and keep on top of everyday tasks; make secure payments using your iPhone; explore the iTunes Music Library, and more.

Canva for Dummies

Canva For Dummies is a beautiful full-color reference, covering everything you need to create dazzling visual materials in Canva Free and Pro versions. Discover all tools, templates, and features at the ready, plus utilize expert tips and tricks to improve your design and visual communication skills. Start with basic functionalities and graphic design principles, and then work your way up to more complex design tasks with ease. Canva For Dummies also covers Canva’s new AI tool, Magic Studio, so you’ll be up to speed on everything this cool app can do. Plus, the useful case studies and practical design projects inside are sure to ignite your creativity. Create effective social media posts, presentations, brand style guides, and everything in between, thanks to the helpful guidance in this book.