Review of Reconfigurement
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Review of Reconfigurement
[Following is a volunteer review of "Reconfigurement" by E. Alan Fleischauer.]
Retirement planning is a necessary evil. Allowances must be made for sickness, infirmity, and old age since humans cannot labor indefinitely. It is not only the years spent working that are important; the years spent retired can be just as difficult, if not more so. E. Alan Fleischauer's Reconfigurement is a helpful manual that advises making the most of retirement and preparing for the many transitions that lie ahead. The need for forethought is crucial to the process of reorganization. Retirement is as serious a matter as any other and requires careful planning, just like any other venture. Important topics including retirement plans, annuities, long-term care, investment, will-writing, Social Security, and Medicare are covered in this book. This is a timeless work of literature. Some of the topics it addresses are, "How can one make sure they don't run out of money?" Where can one find the most promising investment opportunities for Medicare and Social Security? Everything that will be useful for future generations.
Fleischauer explained why forethought is essential. The importance of basic actions is emphasized, such as creating and sticking to a budget, participating in employer-provided savings programs like the 401(k), and making better lifestyle choices. In addition to discussing savings, medical care, disability, and life insurance, he covers many more that might help us get ready. Other resources, such as links to career interests assessments for those who need to make a career change for happiness, book titles that can be of further interest to learn more about planning for retirement, opportunities for work at home for those who might choose or need to work a little during retirement, and graphs that give quick overviews of the presented information, are also provided.
What I liked most about the book was how Alan applied contemporary thinking to contemporary issues. His main argument is that people should begin saving and investing as soon as they enter the workforce because the longer they live, the more money they will need to spend during their lifetime. Included in the book are studies showing that each author has a thorough understanding of the subject they are discussing. Sometimes books on old age and retirement may be dull, so I was glad to see that the author had sprinkled in some comic strips that dealt with topics that were related to the text. This makes his writing easier to read and keeps his audience engaged with more of the material. In addition, the book's theme is to prepare ahead, and the author provides his readers with a methodical framework for doing so. With any luck, his advice will help his readers mature gracefully and avoid becoming a burden on those around them.
What I disliked about the book were a few. I hoped for somewhat more structure, but it was OK. Rather than being organized by subject, the chapters were numbered, which might make it difficult to access precise details. Some readers might be offended by the author's frequent jokes if they don't make sense or make them cringe, but I liked how they lightened up what could have been a very serious and dull discussion.
I am rating this book 4 out of 4 stars. It was written and edited to perfection; therefore, I can't give it a worse rating. Its other goal is to accomplish the author's original intent. This essay provides a succinct overview of the issue of forward planning. Several times, the author says that he knows the subject matter is dull, and that he's trying to spice it up. It discusses a vital issue in a revealing way.
I am recommending this book to anyone looking for advice on retirement planning. It's a great asset whose value cannot be emphasized. It's easy to dismiss this advice as irrelevant if you aren't yet ready to retire, but the central argument of Reconfigurement is that early preparation is essential in the present economic scenario, and I couldn't agree more. Insightful financial advice is available in this book, and anybody should read it, even if retirement seems light years away. The book is written in a conversational tone for adults, so readers who may be offended by mild profanity may wish to go elsewhere. Even yet, the book's basic ideas are universally relevant.
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Reconfigurement
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Retirement planning is a necessary evil. Allowances must be made for sickness, infirmity, and old age since humans cannot labor indefinitely. It is not only the years spent working that are important; the years spent retired can be just as difficult, if not more so. E. Alan Fleischauer's Reconfigurement is a helpful manual that advises making the most of retirement and preparing for the many transitions that lie ahead. The need for forethought is crucial to the process of reorganization. Retirement is as serious a matter as any other and requires careful planning, just like any other venture. Important topics including retirement plans, annuities, long-term care, investment, will-writing, Social Security, and Medicare are covered in this book. This is a timeless work of literature. Some of the topics it addresses are, "How can one make sure they don't run out of money?" Where can one find the most promising investment opportunities for Medicare and Social Security? Everything that will be useful for future generations.
Fleischauer explained why forethought is essential. The importance of basic actions is emphasized, such as creating and sticking to a budget, participating in employer-provided savings programs like the 401(k), and making better lifestyle choices. In addition to discussing savings, medical care, disability, and life insurance, he covers many more that might help us get ready. Other resources, such as links to career interests assessments for those who need to make a career change for happiness, book titles that can be of further interest to learn more about planning for retirement, opportunities for work at home for those who might choose or need to work a little during retirement, and graphs that give quick overviews of the presented information, are also provided.
What I liked most about the book was how Alan applied contemporary thinking to contemporary issues. His main argument is that people should begin saving and investing as soon as they enter the workforce because the longer they live, the more money they will need to spend during their lifetime. Included in the book are studies showing that each author has a thorough understanding of the subject they are discussing. Sometimes books on old age and retirement may be dull, so I was glad to see that the author had sprinkled in some comic strips that dealt with topics that were related to the text. This makes his writing easier to read and keeps his audience engaged with more of the material. In addition, the book's theme is to prepare ahead, and the author provides his readers with a methodical framework for doing so. With any luck, his advice will help his readers mature gracefully and avoid becoming a burden on those around them.
What I disliked about the book were a few. I hoped for somewhat more structure, but it was OK. Rather than being organized by subject, the chapters were numbered, which might make it difficult to access precise details. Some readers might be offended by the author's frequent jokes if they don't make sense or make them cringe, but I liked how they lightened up what could have been a very serious and dull discussion.
I am rating this book 4 out of 4 stars. It was written and edited to perfection; therefore, I can't give it a worse rating. Its other goal is to accomplish the author's original intent. This essay provides a succinct overview of the issue of forward planning. Several times, the author says that he knows the subject matter is dull, and that he's trying to spice it up. It discusses a vital issue in a revealing way.
I am recommending this book to anyone looking for advice on retirement planning. It's a great asset whose value cannot be emphasized. It's easy to dismiss this advice as irrelevant if you aren't yet ready to retire, but the central argument of Reconfigurement is that early preparation is essential in the present economic scenario, and I couldn't agree more. Insightful financial advice is available in this book, and anybody should read it, even if retirement seems light years away. The book is written in a conversational tone for adults, so readers who may be offended by mild profanity may wish to go elsewhere. Even yet, the book's basic ideas are universally relevant.
******
Reconfigurement
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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