Review of Reconfigurement

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Reconfigurement" by E. Alan Fleischauer.]
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Do you hate your job? Are you 10 years or less away from retirement? Is your retirement date just around the corner? Are you or a loved one who is under your care suffering from a health problem or a disability? Do you have a spouse, children, and grandchildren who would greatly benefit from added financial security once you kick the bucket? Do you have a will? These are all questions that for most of us are constantly lingering but never get addressed until there is an emergency or a tragedy. Emergencies and tragedies are life changing events that may, if we are not prepared, dish out more misery than we deserve to our standards of living.

E. Alan Fleischauer's book Reconfigurement addresses the aforementioned situations and more. Fleischauer, in his capacity as a financial advisor, emphasizes the importance of preparing for life's changes ahead of time whether they are unforeseen such as a crippling injury incurred at work, or are foreseen such as retirement. He introduces and explains the complex array of financial tools that exist to help you prepare and assure financial security for you and your loved ones regardless of what life throws at you. The subject matter that is presented to the reader includes: planning, on-line career assessments, life insurance, social security, mutual funds, Treasury securities, government bonds, Treasury bills, ETF's, 401k's, IRA's, Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care, wills, trusts, gifts, 529 plans, donor-advised funds, budgeting, and recommended reading material about career change.

A lot of the material that Fleischauer discusses is complex, somewhat mind boggling, and dry. But, he manages to keep the reader engaged with sprinklings of funny anecdotes and jokes throughout the book. As I was reading the book I felt as if Fleischauer was actually speaking to me. In other words, his written communication is very genial. He turns boring material into fun and informative material. Due to the good experience of reading this book the reader will be more likely to go back to the book for reference as may be needed later. I found no reason to dislike anything about this book.

Reconfigurement is well written, well edited, and relatively short in spite of the fact that it contains a lot of helpful information. For the reasons mentioned above, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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Gerry Steen wrote: 25 Oct 2023, 19:00 [Following is a volunteer review of "Reconfigurement" by E. Alan Fleischauer.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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Do you hate your job? Are you 10 years or less away from retirement? Is your retirement date just around the corner? Are you or a loved one who is under your care suffering from a health problem or a disability? Do you have a spouse, children, and grandchildren who would greatly benefit from added financial security once you kick the bucket? Do you have a will? These are all questions that for most of us are constantly lingering but never get addressed until there is an emergency or a tragedy. Emergencies and tragedies are life changing events that may, if we are not prepared, dish out more misery than we deserve to our standards of living.

E. Alan Fleischauer's book Reconfigurement addresses the aforementioned situations and more. Fleischauer, in his capacity as a financial advisor, emphasizes the importance of preparing for life's changes ahead of time whether they are unforeseen such as a crippling injury incurred at work, or are foreseen such as retirement. He introduces and explains the complex array of financial tools that exist to help you prepare and assure financial security for you and your loved ones regardless of what life throws at you. The subject matter that is presented to the reader includes: planning, on-line career assessments, life insurance, social security, mutual funds, Treasury securities, government bonds, Treasury bills, ETF's, 401k's, IRA's, Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care, wills, trusts, gifts, 529 plans, donor-advised funds, budgeting, and recommended reading material about career change.

A lot of the material that Fleischauer discusses is complex, somewhat mind boggling, and dry. But, he manages to keep the reader engaged with sprinklings of funny anecdotes and jokes throughout the book. As I was reading the book I felt as if Fleischauer was actually speaking to me. In other words, his written communication is very genial. He turns boring material into fun and informative material. Due to the good experience of reading this book the reader will be more likely to go back to the book for reference as may be needed later. I found no reason to dislike anything about this book.

Reconfigurement is well written, well edited, and relatively short in spite of the fact that it contains a lot of helpful information. For the reasons mentioned above, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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When I read this book I found it to contain very valuable information for a wide range of people. It was a great read. Thanks for reviewing it.
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It's great to hear that the author manages to address such boring material while keeping the book a fun read.
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This book is on my 'want to read' list—good review by you.
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This review really sells Fleischauer's book well. It sounds like he breaks down complex financial stuff in a relatable way, keeping it interesting with jokes. Making dry material fun is a plus. Seems like a good resource for anyone looking to get their finances in order.
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This review really sells Fleischauer's book well. It sounds like he breaks down complex financial stuff in a relatable way, keeping it interesting with jokes. Making dry material fun is a plus. Seems like a good resource for anyone looking to get their finances in order.
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I liked this book and got to know many retirement plans or how the system works in America. I got introduced to many new concepts, it was good read and you written the review well.
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Your review of Reconfigurement showcases both creative engagement and critical analysis, effectively highlighting the book's informative content and engaging writing style. Through insightful commentary and thoughtful observations, you provide valuable insight for potential readers
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Gerry Steen wrote: 25 Oct 2023, 19:00 [Following is a volunteer review of "Reconfigurement" by E. Alan Fleischauer.]
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Do you hate your job? Are you 10 years or less away from retirement? Is your retirement date just around the corner? Are you or a loved one who is under your care suffering from a health problem or a disability? Do you have a spouse, children, and grandchildren who would greatly benefit from added financial security once you kick the bucket? Do you have a will? These are all questions that for most of us are constantly lingering but never get addressed until there is an emergency or a tragedy. Emergencies and tragedies are life changing events that may, if we are not prepared, dish out more misery than we deserve to our standards of living.

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I do not hate my job, nor am I 10 years or less away from retirement. However; this sounds like a great read nonetheless! Retirement is a very important topic in which you really begin planning too early. For this reason, I will have to keep an eye out for this book as a review opportunity! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Gerry! It is a pleasure, as always.
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I'm 5–10 years away from retirement and am working right now with a financial advisor to set myself up for it. This book might be the perfect one for me to read at this time to get further ideas.
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Gerry Steen wrote: 25 Oct 2023, 19:00 [Following is a volunteer review of "Reconfigurement" by E. Alan Fleischauer.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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Do you hate your job? Are you 10 years or less away from retirement? Is your retirement date just around the corner? Are you or a loved one who is under your care suffering from a health problem or a disability? Do you have a spouse, children, and grandchildren who would greatly benefit from added financial security once you kick the bucket? Do you have a will? These are all questions that for most of us are constantly lingering but never get addressed until there is an emergency or a tragedy. Emergencies and tragedies are life changing events that may, if we are not prepared, dish out more misery than we deserve to our standards of living.

E. Alan Fleischauer's book Reconfigurement addresses the aforementioned situations and more. Fleischauer, in his capacity as a financial advisor, emphasizes the importance of preparing for life's changes ahead of time whether they are unforeseen such as a crippling injury incurred at work, or are foreseen such as retirement. He introduces and explains the complex array of financial tools that exist to help you prepare and assure financial security for you and your loved ones regardless of what life throws at you. The subject matter that is presented to the reader includes: planning, on-line career assessments, life insurance, social security, mutual funds, Treasury securities, government bonds, Treasury bills, ETF's, 401k's, IRA's, Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care, wills, trusts, gifts, 529 plans, donor-advised funds, budgeting, and recommended reading material about career change.

A lot of the material that Fleischauer discusses is complex, somewhat mind boggling, and dry. But, he manages to keep the reader engaged with sprinklings of funny anecdotes and jokes throughout the book. As I was reading the book I felt as if Fleischauer was actually speaking to me. In other words, his written communication is very genial. He turns boring material into fun and informative material. Due to the good experience of reading this book the reader will be more likely to go back to the book for reference as may be needed later. I found no reason to dislike anything about this book.

Reconfigurement is well written, well edited, and relatively short in spite of the fact that it contains a lot of helpful information. For the reasons mentioned above, I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

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I'm still a long way from retirement, but I'm interested in the content of the book. I don’t think it’s ever too early to start considering these matters because you never know how life will go. I enjoyed your review; it was very detailed and gave me a good understanding of what the book offers.
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Although the subject matter primarily caters to US citizens, I am sure it still offers valuable insights that are universal or can be tweaked to specific needs. It’s refreshing to see a subject that may seem dry and complicated presented in an entertaining and engaging style. I am pleased to come across this book.
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This book is a mass of knowledge and I would really want to get information on planning, on-line career assessments, life insurance, social security, mutual funds, Treasury securities, government bonds and many more which was talked about in this review.
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This book made me realize how many financial tools exist to protect my family’s future that I didn’t even know about. I love how Fleischauer tackles tough financial topics that most people avoid until it’s too late. thank you for the insightful review.
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