Product Description

Dan Solin's internationally bestselling books have changed the way readers invest.

"It's easy to see why Mr. Solin's approach makes sense."
--The New York Times on The Smartest Investment Book You'll Every Read

"Read this book and take action. The difference will all be in your pocket."
--Syndicated columnist Scott Burns on The Smartest 401(k) Book You'll Ever Read

"(The Smartest 401(k) Book You'll Ever Read is) one of the most valuable financial planning books (for) 2008"
--The Wall Street Journal

The Smartest Retirement Book You'll Ever Read will change the way you retire - no matter what the state of the economy.

Follow the advice in The Smartest Retirement Book You'll Ever Read and you will:
* Find simple strategies to maximize your retirement nest egg.
* Seer clear of scams that rob you of your hard earned savings.
* Ensure your money lasts longer than you do.
* Avoid the common mistakes that can leave your spouse impoverished.
* Discover financial lifelines in desperate times.

Dan Solin has garnered a legion of fans with his international bestselling books, The Smartest Investment Book You'll Ever Read and The Smartest 401(k) Book You'll Ever Read. These books, and his widely read blogs on AOL and The Huffington Post, have established him as a leading investor advocate. Solin takes on the establishment and provides advice that benefits every hard working American -- advice you won't get anywhere else.

Solin provides smart insights that can save you a bundle, like which accounts should be tapped first to support your retirement lifestyle and what little- known, low-cost insurance product can give you total confidence that you will not outlive your money.

The Smartest Retirement Book You'll Ever Read covers topics that worry readers most in these trying times: investing, pensions, tax deferred accounts, annuities, reverse mortgages, insurance, estate planning, social security, health care, and where to get the most trustworthy professional help when you need it.

With its clear, concise writing and short, pithy chapters, this book is as easy to read as it is to understand. More important, you can quickly implement its suggestions.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11590 in Books
• Published on: 2009-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 272 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780399535208
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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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

About the Author
Dan Solin is the author of Does Your Broker Owe You Money? (2006), the international best seller, The Smartest Investment Book You'll Ever Read (2006) and the New York Times best seller, The Smartest 401(k) Book You'll Ever Read (2008). A Senior Vice President of Index Funds Advisors, Registered Investment Advisors (www.ifa.com), Solin is a financial columnist for The Huffington Post (his blogs and video blogs appear weekly) and a regular contributor to AOL's Daily Finance/Wallet Pop. He has appeared on The Early Show (CBS), The O'Reilly Factor (FOX), MSNBC's Weekend Economic Review and CNBC's Power Lunch, CNN's Money, and Bloomberg Television among other national and local radio and television shows. A frequent speaker on investment-related topics, Solin has testified before a congressional subcommittee investigating the fairness of the mandatory arbitration system imposed by the securities industry on all investors.

Customer Reviews

Don't retire without it!
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!

Good Info & Recommendations (But Basic)
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.

Good information, but title is hype
This book is written to be read quickly: the sections are short, well summarized by a "What's the Point?" ending, and there are lots of white spaces on the pages. The information is all good and well explained, but I think the title is more than boastful.