The Money/Finance Shelf

Retirement Reboot
Mark Miller
Agate Publishing
1328 Greenleaf Street, Evanston, IL 60202
www.agatepublishing.com
9781572843196, $19.95, PB, 280pp

https://www.amazon.com/Retirement-Reboot-Commonsense-Financial-Strategies/d= p/1572843195

Synopsis: Even before the pandemic, a large share of households by American=
s over age 50 faced the threat that their living standards would decline sh= arply in retirement. In the wake of COVID-19, these numbers will surely wor= sen. With the publication of "Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Stra= tegies for Getting Back on Track", finance writer and regular New York Time=
s retirement contributor Mark Miller offers practical strategies for the mi= llions of older Americans to improve their retirement prospects after the c= alamitous years of the COVID-19 shutdown of the American economy..

If you're nearing retirement age and worry you haven't saved enough, "Retir= ement Reboot" will walk you through the core decisions to make now to impro=
ve your retirement outcomes -- even if retirement is just a few years away.=
You will learn how to make a plan, think through the timing of retirement,=
optimize Social Security, navigate Medicare, build savings, and tap home e= quity. You'll also explore ongoing strategies, such as careful budgeting, g= enerating income from work even after retirement, planning for long-term ca= re, and leveraging special assistance aimed at low-income workers.

Of special note is that if you have low savings, or none at all, Miller's s= imple steps outlined in "Retirement Reboot" can help you make the most of y= our remaining working years and restart the retirement you were always towa=
rd or had finally embarked upon.

Critique: Exceptionally well written, and impressively organized and presen= ted for the non-specialist general reader, "Retirement Reboot: Commonsense = Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track" is an ideal combination of = instructional guide and 'how-to' manual that is particularly and specifical=
ly commended to the attention of readers who are either approaching or alre= ady dealing with financing their retirement. While available for personal r= eading lists in a digital book format (Kindle, $9.99), "Retirement Reboot: = Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track" is a critically=
important and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional,=
community, senior citizen, college, and university library Money Managemen=
t and Financial Planning collections.

Editorial Note: Mark Miller (www.RetirementRevised.com) is a journalist, au= thor, and podcaster with a national reputation as a top expert on retiremen=
t and aging -- and at age 68, he is asking many of the same questions facin=
g millions of other older Americans. Mark has more than 15 years of experie= nce covering the field. He contributes regularly to the New York Times "Ret= iring" column, which appears in the Sunday edition, where his articles are = among the best-read personal finance stories in the paper. He also writes m= onthly national columns on retirement for Reuters, Morningstar, and Wealth = Management magazine. Mark publishes a newsletter and has a pod-cast that fe= atures interviews with authoritative experts in the field of retirement.

The Body of Money
Gayle Colman
Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
www.wiley.com
9781394166558, $29.95, HC, 352pp

https://www.amazon.com/Body-Money-Self-Help-Sustainable-Intelligence/dp/139= 4166559

Synopsis: With the publication of "The Body of Money: A Self-Help Guide to = Create Sustainable Wealth through Innate Intelligence", financial expert Ga= yle Colman presents a comprehensive guide to building and sustaining wealth=
by using the incredible intelligence of the human body.

The story you've been told about money is all wrong. Spreadsheets, PNL's, m= oney markets, and index funds only touch the surface. "The Body of Money" p= rovides a completely unique and effective approach to personal finance like=
nothing you've experienced before.

By demystifying money psychology and behavior economics Certified Financial=
Planner and Master Integral Coach Gayle Colman shows you exactly how to us=
e your innate wisdom to heal old money patterns, tend to wounds created by = generational financial trauma and create sustainable wealth that is aligned=
with your deepest values. Integrating cutting-edge research, laugh-out-lou=
d storytelling and body-centered practices, Gayle puts the power of individ= ual wealth-building squarely back in your own hands.

"The Body of Money" explains: How body practices can have a transformative = effect on your money habits; Where your personal money manager lives in you=
r body and how to access its true wisdom; Why investing in a way that match=
es your personal values can actually be better for your health; How to use = your body to gain true financial agency, reduce debt, invest in real estate=
and make the most important money decisions of your life.

Critique: Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, and offering=
an indispensable 'real world' practical and effective approach to personal=
finance, "The Body of Money: A Self-Help Guide to Creating Sustainable Wea= lth through Innate Intelligence" is perfect for anyone seeking relief from = money struggles, as well as individuals and families who want to create a r= obust and healthy money legacy for their lives. While especially recommende=
d as an addition to personal reading lists and community/academic library F= inancial Planning and Budgeting Management collections, it should be noted = that "The Body of Money" is also readily available in a digital book format=
(Kindle, $18.00).

Editorial Note: Gayle Colman (https://www.gaylecolman.com) is a Certified F= inancial Planner and Master Integral Coach(TM) with 40 years of experience =
in the world of money as an advisor to individuals, families and entreprene= urs. She is also a co-founder of Colman Knight Advisory Group, LLC, providi=
ng Integral Wealth Services in a nourishing environment committed to genero=
us listening, high integrity, and expert care.

Building Wealth on a Dime
Kimberly Hamilton
Wiley
c/o Wiley Professional Trade Group
111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030-5774
www.wiley.com
9781119900009, $27.95, HC, 352pp

https://www.amazon.com/Building-Wealth-Dime-Finding-Financial/dp/111990000X

Synopsis: With the publication of "Building Wealth on a Dime: Finding Your = Financial Freedom", financial educator Kimberly Hamilton delivers an engagi=
ng guide for building wealth through small but powerful changes to your mon=
ey -- especially if you're starting small.

As a former student debt warrior turned homeowner, Kimberly knows this expe= rience first-hand. Through the financial lives of everyday moneymakers like=
Claire in New York, Tanya in Chicago, and Eric in Portland, Kimberly teach=
es you how to take control of your finances, eliminate debt, and invest for=
your financial future.

Written in a tone that sounds more like a friend than financial advice, you=
will gain the tools you need (both psychological and financial) to change = your mindset and achieve your own financial freedom.

"Building Wealth on a Dime" covers: Efficient techniques for eliminating de= bt; How to calculate and implement a guilt-free weekly spending cap; A comp= lete breakdown on investing for beginners, including the different types of=
accounts, investments, and methods you need to be strategic; Completely le= gal (but rarely talked about) tax loopholes that can save you thousands; Wh=
at you need to consider when buying your first home or real estate investme= nt.

Critique: An impressive and comprehensive compendium of solid, 'real world'=
, and practical information, insight, advise and strategies, "Building Weal=
th on a Dime: Finding your Financial Freedom" is an extraordinary 'how-to' = handbook that is an especially recommended addition to personal, profession= al, community, and academic library Money Management and Financial Planning=
collections. It should be noted for anyone seeking to improve their relati= onship with money and accelerate their journey to financial freedom that "B= uilding Wealth on a Dime" is also available in a digital book format (Kindl=
e, $17.00).

Editorial Note: Kimberly Hamilton (https://www.beworthfinance.com) is the F= ounder of Beworth Finance where she helps women and millennials make smart = money moves. As a Certified Financial Education Instructor, Kimberly's advi=
ce has been featured in major publications such as Forbes, Business Insider=
, and Health magazine, among others. She can be followed on social media @B= eworthFinance

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