The Smartest Retirement Book You'll Ever Read [Mass Market Paperback]

Daniel R. Solin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 27, 2010

Follow the advice in The Smartest Retirement Book You'll Ever Read and you will:

• Find simple strategies to maximize your retirement nest egg
• Steer clear of scams that rob you of your hard-earned savings
• Ensure that your money lasts longer than you do
• Avoid the common mistakes that can leave your spouse impoverished
• Discover financial lifelines no matter how desperate the economy

"If you want a handy guide that provides information in small chunks, Solin's book is it." -Newark Star-Ledger

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Reading this book is smart.

Solin's previous entries in this series were clever, breezy guides to navigating through the financial morass without getting hurt... This new book gets into the basics of investment in context with the present economic scene, so reading the earlier volumes doesn't mean that you won't get anything out of this one.

...Solin casts his wise eye and sharp pen on other important subjects like reverse mortgages, age of social security distribution, prenuptial agreements for seniors, options and implications of delaying retirement...

The best thing that Solin brings to the party is his shrewd and skeptical approach to the art and science of investing. ...there's no question that his focus is on what's best for individuals, not institutions.

Throughout, Solin writes clearly with style and humor but stays on topic and doesn't bloviate or pontificate excessively. He includes a number of charts and other tools to figure out what to do with your money so it grows into the amount you will need to live on for the rest of your days."
--Richard Pachter, Miami Herald

"These two books are very different in format-Solin (The Smartest Investment Book You'll Ever Read) offers short chapters on a variety of retirement subjects, each concluding with a pithy summarization, while Jason (principal, Jackson, Grant Investment Advisers, Inc.) gives a more explanatory dissertation. But both are clearly written and easy to understand, tackling such topics as stocks, bonds, annuities, pensions, and cash withdrawal strategies (although Solin's book offers a handy section on care costs, Jason's does not). Jason's will be better for readers not as familiar with basic finance concepts, while Solin's may appeal to a more financially literate crowd."
--Library Journal --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Dan Solin, an Investment Advisor Representative and nationally known advocate for investors, is the author of The Smartest Retirement Book You’ll Ever Read, Does Your Broker Owe You Money?, and the New York Times bestsellers The Smartest Investment Book You’ll Ever Readand The Smartest 401(k) Book You’ll Ever Read. His award-winning books have been widely praised by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Library Journal, and many financial writers, leading economists, and others.

Solin is a financial columnist for AOL. His advice appears frequently on its Welcome Screen where it is viewed by millions of readers. He is also one of the most popular financial bloggers on The Huffington Post. A frequent guest on national television and radio shows, Solin has addressed professional organizations of accountants, advisors and financial planners and has testified before Congress on investor issues.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Perigee Trade; Reprint edition (July 27, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399536345
• ISBN-13: 978-0399536342
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #661,725 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dan Solin is the New York Times bestselling author of the Smartest series of books which include: The Smartest Investment Book You'll Ever Read, The Smartest 401(k) Book You'll Ever Read, The Smartest Retirement Book You'll Ever Read, The Smartest Portfolio You'll Ever Own and The Smartest Money Book You'll Ever Read. He is also the author of Does Your Broker Owe You Money?

He is the co-author of Mandatory Arbitration of Securities Disputes, A Statistical Analysis of How Claimants Fare, which examines the fairness of the mandatory arbitration system imposed on investors by the securities industry. He testified before a congressional subcommittee investigating the mandatory arbitration system.

He writes financial blogs for The Huffington Post and USNews.com.

He graduated from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He is a Senior Vice- President and a Registered Investment Advisor Representative with Index Funds Advisors, www.ifa.com.

Customer Reviews

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42 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Info & Recommendations (But Basic), September 30, 2009

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Elliott P. (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Smartest Retirement Book You'll Ever Read (Hardcover)

I've read a few of Dan Solin's books now and I wholeheartedly agree with his message (with very few minor exceptions).

That said, I personally find that his books are best for those with little knowledge (or inclination toward further study) of the subject matter as the material presented is relatively basic.

This is not to say that if one followed the recommendations offered in the books that one would not be well served. Not at all...for I believe that the message is a good one and makes a great deal of sense.

However, for those looking for more in depth discussion of the subject matter covered, I believe there are more comprehensive books available.

51 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't retire without it!, September 4, 2009

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Allan S. Roth "dare_to_be_dull" (Colorado Springs, CO United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Smartest Retirement Book You'll Ever Read (Hardcover)

Dan has a gift in the ability to make complex subjects simple and his new book is sensational! Dan does a great job of explaining things like:

* Why the biggest risk is not taking any risk.
* Why stock picking is for losers.
* Why an average return is way above average.
* How you should look at spending down your nest egg.
* What some prestigious sounding designations really are.
* What traps to watch out for, such as the most expensive free meal you'll ever have.

Dan leaves us with ten actionable "golden rules" that can help us retire smarter. This book is an easy and fun read. I couldn't put it down!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Barebones, but good advice, December 19, 2009

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Bradley F. Smith (Miami Beach, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Smartest Retirement Book You'll Ever Read (Hardcover)

These chapters are about 1.5 pages on average. Those with short attention spans will be gratified. All of his advice makes sense, so you won't be steered wrong anywhere here. If you're already practicing what is preached here, you will enjoy having your actions validated. This is best for those with limited experience and knowledge of investing. Others will want more details, available elsewhere.