Review of Reconfigurement

[Agang Bongani Mkwananzi]

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

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3 out of 4 stars

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There is a need to plan for an extra ten or even twenty more years after 65 since life expectancy has increased because of improved healthcare. Reconfigurement by E. Alan Fleischauer is a fun and resourceful book about planning ahead for retirement. It discusses and advises on how to go about the factors that affect planning, such as income protection, taxes, disability insurance, social security, investing, and more.

What I enjoy the most about this book is the author’s humor. Usually, books about this subject have a serious tone. It was a pleasant surprise to read a book about financial planning with a sense of humor. I also love how he sets the scene in every chapter by giving a practical example about different types of workers who face different challenges with their retirement finances and life after retirement. This gave me a broad perspective and thus made me think deeper about the common mistakes and popular misconceptions about retirement.

The author also uses a relaxed tone by using informal language, like on page 11, where he uses words like "ugh" and phrases like "I know, I know, it’s your favourite topic right?" It gave the book a personality and a human face. It felt like I was engaging with the coolest financial adviser.

The book is very informative and packed with resources. When the author discusses career assessments in chapter three, he gives an overview of the different types of free career assessments that one can take online. The fact that the author did a whole chapter on this subject reveals how thoughtful he is in giving the reader a bonus of some sort. He revealed an overlooked connection between retirement and career choice. I found this chapter to be very useful for those who are new or about to enter the job market. The author also assists the reader in making informed decisions by outlining the benefits and drawbacks of various investment and health insurance options, which are two of the most common retirement concerns.

However, sensitive readers must be cautious about a small amount of profanity. For me, this is the only downside of the book. For that reason, I give the book a rating of 3 out of 4. I recommend the book to those considering retirement, those who are new to the job market, and those who have health issues that may affect their income in the long run. This book is packed with relevant advice since it was written in 2022.

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