About the Book:
What does a woman want to do when she retires? Travel? Pursue hobbies? Spend time with friends and family? We all have dreams about what those days will be like. But when it comes to turning those dreams into reality, women's retirement confidence and know-how is low. According to a 2012 survey, 92 percent of women of all ages in this country don't feel they're educated enough to reach their retirement savings goals. For the woman who doesn't know where to start or would like a knowledgeable guide who speaks her language, financial expert Mary Hunt offers a comprehensive but approachable resource for saving and planning for retirement.
Whether she feels entitled to retire at age 65, hopes she'll be able to stop working someday, or is convinced she'll never be able to retire, every woman will find real help in these pages. With her signature no-nonsense, energetic style, Hunt assures women that it's only too late if they don't start now. She clearly covers every aspect of retirement planning during every season of a woman's life, giving women the confidence they need to shape their futures.
My Comments:
Unfortunately, this is not the book that is going to tell you how you can live it up today and still manage to have money in the future. It is another one of those control your expenses and save your money books. While aimed at women, it has advice that both men and women should follow. Mary Hunt recommends getting out of debt, saving regularly, buying half the house you can afford and paying the house off early. She recommends maxing out your Roth IRA before putting more money than necessary to gain an employer match in a 401k plan because of the high fees associated with 401k plans.
While most of the book will appeal to anyone looking for a basic financial planning information., there is one chapter that discusses financial planning in relation to the Bible, particularly as it relates to the parable of the talents. There are also small references to God in other places in the book. If you are looking for a book that honors Christian religious beliefs while discussing financial planning, this may appeal to you.
In general the book is short, easy to read, and is written in a conversational style. It manages to convey basic information without assuming the reader is stupid.
I'd like to thank the publisher for providing a complimentary review copy. Grade: B.
“Available November 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
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