Retirement on a Shoestring (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

John Howells (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1995

Retirement can be a time of growth, adventure, or complete and utter relaxation. Unfortunately, not everyone has a company pension or a profitable investment portfolio to help cushion the retirement years. For all too many, the main source of retirement dollars will be Social Security benefits. In Retirement on a Shoestring, John Howells, a nationally recognized expert on retirement living, explains how to maximize your retirement income and enjoy these years in comfort. With up-to-date information on topics such as quality housing, cultural/recreational offerings, affordability, medical care, real estate taxes, retiring in foreign countries, and availability and quality of senior services, this essential guide provides all the tools for enjoying an affordable, active, and safe retirement. Look inside for strategies on enjoying enriched retirement, getting everything you're entitled to, trimming utility bills, reducing the danger of crime, thriving as a single, living with dignity - without compromise and much more.

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Retirement can be a time to travel, volunteer, or do nothing at all. Unfortunately, not everyone has a company pension or a profitable investment portfolio to support their plans for the retirement years. For many, the main source of retirement dollars will be Social Security benefits.Retirement on a Shoestring explains how to maximize your retirement income and enjoy these years in comfort. John Howells, a nationally recognized expert on retirement living, discusses up-to-date information on such topics as affordable housing, medical care, recreational and cultural opportunities, and senior services. This essential guide provides all the tools for enjoying an affordable, active, and safe retirement. Look inside for strategies on tapping equity, finding a retirement job, trimming utility bills, thriving as a single, mobile home and RV living, continuing education and much more. (5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 206 pages, charts)

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About the Author

John Howells has written and co-authored several other books about retirement locations, including Choose Mexico and Choose Costa Rica. He also writes about retirement and travel in magazines such as Successful Retirement and International Living. He is a member of the board of directors of the American Association of Retirement Communities. John and his wife live in Pacific Grove, California and Costa Rica.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Gateway (May 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0933469233
• ISBN-13: 978-0933469235
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,496,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview on Retirement, May 28, 1999

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George Fulmore (Concord, California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Retirement on a Shoestring (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Retirement on a Shoestring has sections that really add to what I have read on retirement. I especially like the chapters on College Towns in retirement, RVs and Retirement, and Mobile Homes and Retirement. The book is easy to read, and it is full of great statistics, tips and insights. This is a fine book for someone contemplating retirement. It makes one feel that success in retirement is just around the corner.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent retiree's bible filled with practical info., October 10, 1998

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This review is from: Retirement on a Shoestring (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Unlike most retirement guides which offer zero useful information, "Shoestring" offers practical information for the majority of Americans who are not filthy rich, and are coming up on depleted Social Security, rising housing and rental costs and non-existent medical care.Howells offers real strategies to live on reduced incomes. I recommend it. A+, John.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another enjoyable and helpful read from Mr. Howells, August 21, 2005

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Cynthia Murphy (Dayton, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Retirement on a Shoestring, 5th (Choose Retirement Series) (Paperback)

I'm not looking to retire anytime soon (I'm 50) but really enjoyed this particular book, as it's given me much to think about. I like his down-to-earth approach (he and his wife have boldly RV'd all over the place, including down into Mexico, so he knows firsthand what day-to-day life is for the average (?) retiree). Again, a very enjoyable read.