The Sun Still Shone: Professors Talk about Retirement

January 29, 2008

The Sun Still Shone: Professors Talk about Retirement

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Bismarck: the Man and the Statesman: Being the reflections and reminiscences of Otto, Prince von Bismarck, written and dictated by himself after his retirement … the supervision of A. J. Butler. Volume 1

January 29, 2008

Bismarck: the Man and the Statesman: Being the reflections and reminiscences of Otto, Prince von Bismarck, written and dictated by himself after his retirement … the supervision of A. J. Butler. Volume 1 This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1898 edition by Smith, Elder, & Co., London.

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How Much Is Enough Balancing Today’s Needs with Tomorrow’s Retirement Goals

January 29, 2008

How Much Is Enough Balancing Today’s Needs with Tomorrow’s Retirement Goals Questions concerning retirement savings abound, but the one question on everyone’s mind is, “”How much is enough to provide for the type of retirement I want?”" How Much Is Enough? provides the answer by helping readers build a customized plan. Author and financial planning expert Diane McCurdy clearly explains how to save on taxes and invest wisely, so that readers can find the money they need to reach their retirement goals. Readers will also learn how to comfortably work with financial advisors and manage the investments needed for retirement. Filled with in-depth insight and practical advice, How Much Is Enough? is a refreshing approach to defining retirement goals and building a personalized plan to reach them.
Customer Review: Is Your “Money Attitude” Putting You at Risk?
As a CPA and attorney whose practice is devoted to addressing clients’ retirement and estate planning needs I especially liked that Diane McCurdy’s How Much is Enough: Balancing Today’s Needs with Tomorrow’s Retirement Goals helps readers figure out their “money attitude.” For instance, are you a spender or a saver? Once you understand your own spending patterns and habits you can take steps to avoid the financial pitfalls common to each attitude. Perhaps the most important benefit of the book is that it helps readers choose their “Enough Number”–the amount that will be “Enough” for them after they retire. And she doesn’t forget to factor in all of those things that concern us the most, like how we will afford those special luxuries on our retirement wish lists. Great job Diane! I will definitely be recommending How Much is Enough to my clients.

James Lange, CPA/Attorney and author of Retire Secure! Pay Taxes Later: The Key to Making Your Money Last as Long as You Do
Customer Review: Now VS Later
I’m part of the baby boomer generation and as we near retirement age, we worry. Have we lived too extravagantly and not planned and saved enough for retirement?
That’s what this book is all about. McCurdy reminds us that it’s never a good idea to go into debt unnecessarily. She recommends finding inexpensive ways to treat yourself and saving up for the big things. Too many people that I know have indulged themselves with fancy cars and exotic vacations without thought for the future. Here’s a book that will help balance out current needs (and desires) while helping plan for retirement.

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Retire & Thrive: Remarkable People, Age 50-Plus, Share Their Creative, Productive & Profitable Retirement Strategies

January 26, 2008

Retire & Thrive: Remarkable People, Age 50-Plus, Share Their Creative, Productive & Profitable Retirement Strategies Whether readers are approaching traditional retirement age or planning or forced to exit early, this book will help them take charge by offering dozens of inspirational profiles of people who have already done it, current demographic and trend information that helps put things in perspective, and plenty of resources for readers to tap.
Customer Review: Life Can Be Great After Exiting the Corporate World
As an Executive Coach I have often referred to and recommended to many of my clients that they read Retire and Thrive. Most have done what I suggested and their feedback to me was very positive.
Many of my clients are in their late forties and fifties and even though they hold demanding jobs, they are always thinking about their third third of life after their corporate careers end. They know that there are another twenty to thirty years ahead of them where they need to create a valid reason to get out of bed every morning with some enthusiasm. Retire and Thrive has been a source of information and inspiration to so many of them as they ponder both their present and their future. The book has been just as useful to me personally as it has been to my clients.
Customer Review: Real world guidance for real world challenges
I found Otterbourg’s Retire and Thrive a wonderfully refreshing change from all the career and life advice books. Easy to read. I felt like he and the people he profiled were sitting in my living room simply chatting with me about their experiences. His profiles of people who have “been there” gave real world suggestions. Reading the book was like having two dozen mentors offering guidance about how to deal with real world challenges.

I especially liked the profiles that told why the person made the life changes they made…some of the changes were forced on them (downsizing, illness, etc.) but even more often they chose the changes and had the courage take the big step.

Highly recommend Retire and Thrive. Also, should be part of any career counselor’s library on any educational level. Good example to young people that life isn’t over at 30, 40, 50 or beyond.

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Sociology of Retirement

January 26, 2008

Sociology of Retirement

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Organizational Communication in the Personal Context: From Interview to Retirement

January 26, 2008

Organizational Communication in the Personal Context: From Interview to Retirement Given the changes taking place in the economy and the workplace during the last decade this book provides a much needed tool for people who are just starting their careers or who are seeking to change their career path. Unlike other books which focus on some abstract corporation, this book emphasizes the employee’s needs and perspectives, shows how to navigate the real organization of today, and includes frank discussions of issues of downsizing, “rightsizing,” professionalism, promotion, and the like. Covering the entire spectrum of organizational communication issues-from researching the company and assembling a resume to dealing with leadership roles and changes in corporate culture-this book provides practical, up-to-date advice on how to develop communication skills. Those seeking a job or career change.