Review of Reconfigurement

[Eman Afzaal]

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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E. Alan Fleischauer's book “Reconfigurement” is an iconic work on financial preparation for retirement. As the name suggests, the goal of this book is to assist readers—especially those in their middle years—in changing the way they think about money. Rethinking the way we prepare for the senior years might help make them more manageable, as none of us can avoid aging and the challenges that accompany it. Financial independence, which follows from careful preparation, will guarantee that one doesn't become an inconvenience to others. The author takes advantage of the fact that more Americans are enjoying extended lifespans. The author stresses the need to set financial spending limits. An individual's salary, spending on food and drink, and other costs should all be included in the budget. Online resources that serve the same function are also mentioned by the author. By creating a budget, one might avoid wasting money on pointless purchases and instead accumulate 'free' money to spend on things they like.

I loved how this book is really concise and avoids delving into unnecessary or dull subjects that might turn off readers or lead them to believe that these rules are only theoretical. The author provides forthcoming advice, advising the reader to seek a second career that they are enthusiastic about and to plan for both their retirement and future security, considering all the advantages and disadvantages, opportunities, and risks associated with every decision we may make, even in our early professional years. The writing style of the book is unconventional. Its purpose is to lighten up on what may otherwise be a somewhat weighty subject. In order to lighten the tone, Fleischauer employs colloquial language across the book and inserts hilarious dad jokes into each segment. This makes a topic that many people may find impenetrable more approachable for the average individual to read.

There was nothing I didn’t like in this book; it was professionally edited with zero errors. I’ll wholeheartedly rate it 5 out of 5 stars. Anyone thinking about a financial reconfiguration should read this book, in my opinion. People in their early 40s who are already thinking about retirement benefits alternatives are the author's target audience. But even for far younger readers, this book will be much more helpful.

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