Review of Reconfigurement
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Review of Reconfigurement
[Following is a volunteer review of "Reconfigurement" by E. Alan Fleischauer.]
Reconfigurement , according to E. Alan Fleishauer, is the process of getting organized in advance of retirement, which allows people to adjust their lives accordingly. This book covers concepts from insurance and income protection to investments. Moreover, chapter three focuses on Career Assessments and their importance in choosing a job you will not want to escape from. This book contains relevant information for adults, from listing rules, laws, and strategies to debunking myths in relation to the Social Security Administration and other financial-related aspects. Throughout this book, the author posits some really important questions that anyone should sit down and try to answer. From “What would you love to do?” to “Will you be taking care of your children or parents during retirement?”, these questions are meant to guide and direct your attention to creating a budget that takes into consideration the risks that might come up in the future and the consequences of your current actions.
The conversational writing style that the author embraces makes this (initially scary) guide to finances easy to read and understand. While reading it, E. Alan Fleishauer’s publication sounded in my head like I was present in a class about managing money and finding a proper career, taught by a relaxed teacher. This is a very positive aspect of this book. Alongside with the relatable day-to-day cases that he uses to exemplify his points, his stories and inputs are based on an extensive career in this field; these made me feel like I should ponder on my financial decisions and on possible future situations that I must also be prepared for and that I had never even considered before reading Reconfigurement .
One negative aspect of this book is in regards to the navigation through it. The table of contents has the chapter numbers instead of their names, so it was difficult for me to find the information just by trying to remember what I read in each chapter. I would say this could be something to improve, so the readers can figure out what information there is in each chapter. Another negative aspect is lack of citations, as the author specifies some numbers and statistics without letting the reader know where that information is from. Yes, some are cited, but I believe it would be better for this book to be constant in its citations, as it is, after all, a Non-Fiction guide based on financial education.
All in all, this book was very well edited. The only input I have is that the text should be formatted in justify, and not left aligned. However, that might be just my personal preference, so I give this book 4 out of 4 stars. The author intended for the book to be “easy to read and enjoyable”, and I think that purpose has been accomplished!
I would recommend Reconfigurement: Reconfiguring Your Life at Any Stage and Planning Ahead to Americans of all ages. I am in my twenties, but I am already considering my life in retirement, and I think it would be useful for people under 40 to prepare ahead. I think a specific interest in finances and savings would also be necessary for the readers of this book.
I would like to end by reinforcing that having a retirement plan set in proper time is essential with a conclusion in the words of the author: “So, think about it. Please.”
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Reconfigurement
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Reconfigurement , according to E. Alan Fleishauer, is the process of getting organized in advance of retirement, which allows people to adjust their lives accordingly. This book covers concepts from insurance and income protection to investments. Moreover, chapter three focuses on Career Assessments and their importance in choosing a job you will not want to escape from. This book contains relevant information for adults, from listing rules, laws, and strategies to debunking myths in relation to the Social Security Administration and other financial-related aspects. Throughout this book, the author posits some really important questions that anyone should sit down and try to answer. From “What would you love to do?” to “Will you be taking care of your children or parents during retirement?”, these questions are meant to guide and direct your attention to creating a budget that takes into consideration the risks that might come up in the future and the consequences of your current actions.
The conversational writing style that the author embraces makes this (initially scary) guide to finances easy to read and understand. While reading it, E. Alan Fleishauer’s publication sounded in my head like I was present in a class about managing money and finding a proper career, taught by a relaxed teacher. This is a very positive aspect of this book. Alongside with the relatable day-to-day cases that he uses to exemplify his points, his stories and inputs are based on an extensive career in this field; these made me feel like I should ponder on my financial decisions and on possible future situations that I must also be prepared for and that I had never even considered before reading Reconfigurement .
One negative aspect of this book is in regards to the navigation through it. The table of contents has the chapter numbers instead of their names, so it was difficult for me to find the information just by trying to remember what I read in each chapter. I would say this could be something to improve, so the readers can figure out what information there is in each chapter. Another negative aspect is lack of citations, as the author specifies some numbers and statistics without letting the reader know where that information is from. Yes, some are cited, but I believe it would be better for this book to be constant in its citations, as it is, after all, a Non-Fiction guide based on financial education.
All in all, this book was very well edited. The only input I have is that the text should be formatted in justify, and not left aligned. However, that might be just my personal preference, so I give this book 4 out of 4 stars. The author intended for the book to be “easy to read and enjoyable”, and I think that purpose has been accomplished!
I would recommend Reconfigurement: Reconfiguring Your Life at Any Stage and Planning Ahead to Americans of all ages. I am in my twenties, but I am already considering my life in retirement, and I think it would be useful for people under 40 to prepare ahead. I think a specific interest in finances and savings would also be necessary for the readers of this book.
I would like to end by reinforcing that having a retirement plan set in proper time is essential with a conclusion in the words of the author: “So, think about it. Please.”
******
Reconfigurement
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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