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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | Be prepared should now be the boomers' slogan for the upcoming wide world of retirement—and for the stampede of how-to books. Two seasoned journalists, both of whom regularly cover retirement topics, team to produce a warm and friendly guide to the art and science of this new lifestyle. What is featured here? A bunch of personal stories that will resonate with readers. There's Chicago couple Pam and Larry Satek, who planned a new career as winery owners; former baseball great Nolan Ryan, who, through fits and starts, found his new space; and Judge Herb Folkman, whose second career led to Hollywood. Other topics, from money to relocation, echo those found elsewhere. A healthy dose of informative sidebars, whether listing Web sites that help check financial advisors' backgrounds or answering questions on combatting age discrimination questions, add value. As promised, true windows into the best lives yet to come. Jacobs, Barbara | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Glenn Ruffenach | | Paperback: | 304 pages | | Publisher: | Three Rivers Press | | Publication Date: | June 12, 2007 | | ISBN: | 0307350991 | | Package Length: | 9.1 inches | | Package Width: | 5.2 inches | | Package Height: | 0.9 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.85 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 32 reviews |
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2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Didn't read it, but saw that all neg reviews done on same two days! Jul 20, 2008
I have not read this book, but I am giving it five stars because I realized that all but one of the "one star" reviews were one on 27 and 28 November 2007, mostly by "licensed professionals." This is odd, as if a newsletter went to this community telling them to pan this publication (or maybe the same guy did them all under different names?). It just struck me as odd that these all happened on two consecutive days while the positive reviews were spread out over time.
 A Better Alternative Jun 25, 2008
I'd suggest a different book that includes two excellent chapters on the financial aspects of retirement, and eight chapters on the non-financial aspects (including working after leaving your primary career). I received The New Retirement as a gift, and recommend it to everyone: The New Retirement: Revised and Updated: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Surprisingly Mediocre. Better than Halcion for shut-eye. Apr 25, 2008
I figured these two knew what they were talking about given their credentials. In fact, I was very excited to purchase the book and frankly, start planning my retirement. But it just read like painfully dull and sloppy journalism. Maybe these two should become reacquainted with the library and how to do research. A course on how to write without putting your audience to sleep might help, too. Maybe the next edition will be much improved. I certainly hope so. I can't imagine the authors aren't capable of more. But until then, don't inflict this tome on your friends and family. It's no gift.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
A top pick for any public library collection. Feb 07, 2008
There are plenty of books on retirement on the market, but what makes The Wall Street Journal Complete Retirement Book stand out from the competition is its focus on how to plan financially and how to translate dreams into after-retirement reality. It comes from a Wall Street Journal editor whose bi-monthly guide to retirement planning pairs well with a Journal staff reporter expert on the same topic: together they show how to maximize profit and dreams alike, making this a top pick for any public library collection.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
2 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Brain Surgeon Nov 28, 2007
Once of these individuals is employed as a reporter with the Wall Street Journal. Unless there is information to the contrary, Ms Greene has no expertise in the field therefore the attempt to compile such a book is a shot in the dark and the opinion very likely should not be considered serious or relied on. Next time perhaps she will write about brain surgery. Would take advice from a person who had no training in the field of medicine if your life depended upon it? For a retiree whose life does depend on their ability to earn greater than inflation but who would need assurance if the market when completely south should be weary of taking advice from a novice. As a Certified Estate Planner it takes many years to achieve the knowledge needed to give such advice. I think I will write a book on how to build a guided missile but hope that no one takes me seriously.
Louis, Florida
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