Review of Reconfigurement
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Review of Reconfigurement
[Following is a volunteer review of "Reconfigurement" by E. Alan Fleischauer.]
Reconfigurement, written by E. Alan Fleischauer, is a guidebook for those seeking a more fulfilled financial life. It was inspired by the questions asked by Fleischauer’s clients. It is a small book and can be read in a sitting or two. The book contains thirteen chapters, with a conclusion at the end. This book guides readers through making better and safer financial decisions. It gives solutions to the problem of financial planning before retirement. Fleischauer is a financial advisor and has a firm that is focused on retirement planning.
When I took this book to review, it said in the description that it was more suitable for readers over 40, but I strongly disagree. The guides or lessons in this book are things everyone needs. A college kid, a business man or woman, or a person about to retire, all need to put their lives in order. The career assessment test would benefit college kids about to enter the workforce. The author stressed the importance of having different tests carried out. I liked this about the book. The personality test is to be carried out from time to time. I had not heard of this before this book, but I can see the benefits.
In the first chapter, he defines reconfigurement financial planning as, "In a nutshell, Reconfigurement financial planning is about reconfiguring your life at any stage and planning." He then goes further to explain why his readers would need it. He highlights the topics to be discussed in the rest of the book, like, income protection, the combination of making less over a longer period of time, the best utilization of Social Security, tax reduction, investment and spending strategies, and the best way to incorporate these strategies into your life. The next chapter covers incomes and how to use them for reconfigured life. And chapter thirteen crowned everything. In this chapter, he listed a number of books relating to part-time jobs that would be helpful if you are thinking of working from home or starting a side hustle
It was obvious that Fleischauer had done extensive research on this book. He is highly knowledgeable about the things he talks about in this book. I found myself immersed in the book because of the writing style of the author. I liked the author’s writing style; it was humorous and friendly. It was open. It gives readers the impression that he is sitting in front of you and you’re having a conversation. This book is important and needed, especially by someone in their 20s or someone at the peak of their career who does not want to live the rest of their lives in regret and misery. I particularly liked this quote by Winston Churchill, "Broadly speaking, human beings may be divided into three classes: those who are toiled to death, those who are worried to death, and those who are bored to death," as it resonated with me.
I found nothing to dislike in this book, so I rate it four out of four stars. It appears to have been professionally edited and proofread. There were no grammatical errors that I discovered. The book flowed in a way that wasn’t dull nor boring. This gave me a lot of insights that I would act upon. There is not a particular age group to recommend this book to. However, I would recommend this book to those at the peak of their career or those just starting out. I feel if you wait till you are in your forties before taking better steps towards financial stability, it might be too late.
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Reconfigurement
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Reconfigurement, written by E. Alan Fleischauer, is a guidebook for those seeking a more fulfilled financial life. It was inspired by the questions asked by Fleischauer’s clients. It is a small book and can be read in a sitting or two. The book contains thirteen chapters, with a conclusion at the end. This book guides readers through making better and safer financial decisions. It gives solutions to the problem of financial planning before retirement. Fleischauer is a financial advisor and has a firm that is focused on retirement planning.
When I took this book to review, it said in the description that it was more suitable for readers over 40, but I strongly disagree. The guides or lessons in this book are things everyone needs. A college kid, a business man or woman, or a person about to retire, all need to put their lives in order. The career assessment test would benefit college kids about to enter the workforce. The author stressed the importance of having different tests carried out. I liked this about the book. The personality test is to be carried out from time to time. I had not heard of this before this book, but I can see the benefits.
In the first chapter, he defines reconfigurement financial planning as, "In a nutshell, Reconfigurement financial planning is about reconfiguring your life at any stage and planning." He then goes further to explain why his readers would need it. He highlights the topics to be discussed in the rest of the book, like, income protection, the combination of making less over a longer period of time, the best utilization of Social Security, tax reduction, investment and spending strategies, and the best way to incorporate these strategies into your life. The next chapter covers incomes and how to use them for reconfigured life. And chapter thirteen crowned everything. In this chapter, he listed a number of books relating to part-time jobs that would be helpful if you are thinking of working from home or starting a side hustle
It was obvious that Fleischauer had done extensive research on this book. He is highly knowledgeable about the things he talks about in this book. I found myself immersed in the book because of the writing style of the author. I liked the author’s writing style; it was humorous and friendly. It was open. It gives readers the impression that he is sitting in front of you and you’re having a conversation. This book is important and needed, especially by someone in their 20s or someone at the peak of their career who does not want to live the rest of their lives in regret and misery. I particularly liked this quote by Winston Churchill, "Broadly speaking, human beings may be divided into three classes: those who are toiled to death, those who are worried to death, and those who are bored to death," as it resonated with me.
I found nothing to dislike in this book, so I rate it four out of four stars. It appears to have been professionally edited and proofread. There were no grammatical errors that I discovered. The book flowed in a way that wasn’t dull nor boring. This gave me a lot of insights that I would act upon. There is not a particular age group to recommend this book to. However, I would recommend this book to those at the peak of their career or those just starting out. I feel if you wait till you are in your forties before taking better steps towards financial stability, it might be too late.
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Reconfigurement
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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