Review of Reconfigurement

[Pauls_]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Reconfigurement" by E. Alan Fleischauer.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Everyone goes about life hoping to see the light of tomorrow. Most times, life has other plans in stock for us. Tomorrow is not assured, and the most viable solution for staying in the loop is to plan. E. Alan Fleischauer's Reconfigurement elucidated the benefits of financial planning.

The book talks about having a thorough and practical financial plan. The author highlighted the importance of designating a structured and strategic retirement plan. He outlines the factors to consider when planning for a stable future. There is a need for the traditional planning method to give way to the "new reality." He emphasized such techniques exhaustively, using statistical data, for example, getting a suitable Life Insurance Policy, Budgeting, Envestnet Money Guide, and How to make a valid Will and Trust, to mention a few. With thorough research and sufficient experience, Alan provides a unique and refreshing perspective for the readers on how to reconfigure their lives wholesomely.

The book consisted of 13 chapters and was written in the first-person point of view. It was written in conversational and straightforward language. It was also sprinkled with humor and spiced with short inspirational stories. The author is a financial and retirement planner, and he did well in showcasing his in-depth knowledge of this niche. As he progresses, he asks pertinent questions that make readers meditate. Some questions were scary, for example, "When might you die?". Who wants to think about that? But then, it's a crucial step to "Reconfigurement." I appreciate the extra step he employed to make sure readers can comprehend by painting practical scenarios.

The book contained a lot of information on the different financial subject matter. One has to read the book carefully to understand the information contained therein. I had to read some chapters, especially Chapter 6, twice to get the message the author was trying to convey. The author suggested apps and books that would help one through the financial journey. Links to different websites were also provided for peculiar assessments. I took some of those assessments, and even though some of the results were partly wrong, it was fun navigating through the questions. I also got to learn one or two aspects of my life and career that I didn't realize I possessed.

There was an aspect I considered negative in the book. I understand that the author was trying to make the book lively by using jokes throughout the book. Some of the humor employed were utterly unnecessary. People who are not quick to understand humor will find it difficult to appreciate the book. Aside from the above, there was nothing else I disliked in the book.

The book was well-written and edited, and I found a few errors that did not hinder my understanding. I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars for the numerous positive aspects. The book was an eye-opener and provided insight into financial liberation, which most people are often aware of but neglect to implement. I recommend the book to people interested in knowing more about financial stability. People who want to plan retirement, insurance, and investment have a lot to learn from the book.

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[Nemanja Jankovic]

I like that the book is written in straightforward language as well as the occasional humor that appears in the book. Although the book is very informative, at the same time it is also interesting, which is very complicated to achieve. Good review.

[Valeria Riveraa]

It's very true how people don't look forward to retirement. People are really focused on working really hard but not really thinking about what will happen when retirement comes around. Author Alan explains the importance of long term planning and its benefit to retirement. Thank you for the review.