The Wall Street Journal. Complete Retirement Guidebook: How to Plan It, Live It and Enjoy It

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This is a great 5-star book

Review Date: September 18, 2008

Reviewer: T. CRACK,

I have just finished reading this book and found it full of great advice and great examples. There are many real world examples from real people who are happy or unhappy with choices they made. I bought this book for the non-financial advice it contains and I am very happy. Every few pages it got my attention with something to think about. The financial advice is fine too; nothing objectionable there. This is an execllent first book about retirement. I would have paid twice the cover price for it.

Didn't read it, but saw that all neg reviews done on same two days!

Review Date: July 20, 2008

Reviewer: Spearhead Soldier,

I have not read this book, but I am giving it five stars because I realized that all but one of the "one star" reviews were one on 27 and 28 November 2007, mostly by "licensed professionals." This is odd, as if a newsletter went to this community telling them to pan this publication (or maybe the same guy did them all under different names?). It just struck me as odd that these all happened on two consecutive days while the positive reviews were spread out over time.

A Better Alternative

Review Date: June 25, 2008

Reviewer: Diana Witt, Omaha

I'd suggest a different book that includes two excellent chapters on the financial aspects of retirement, and eight chapters on the non-financial aspects (including working after leaving your primary career). I received The New Retirement as a gift, and recommend it to everyone: The New Retirement: Revised and Updated: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life

Surprisingly Mediocre. Better than Halcion for shut-eye.

Review Date: April 25, 2008

Reviewer: readsalotofbooks, portland, oregon

I figured these two knew what they were talking about given their credentials. In fact, I was very excited to purchase the book and frankly, start planning my retirement. But it just read like painfully dull and sloppy journalism. Maybe these two should become reacquainted with the library and how to do research. A course on how to write without putting your audience to sleep might help, too. Maybe the next edition will be much improved. I certainly hope so. I can't imagine the authors aren't capable of more. But until then, don't inflict this tome on your friends and family. It's no gift.

A top pick for any public library collection.

Review Date: February 7, 2008

Reviewer: Midwest Book Review, Oregon, WI USA

There are plenty of books on retirement on the market, but what makes The Wall Street Journal Complete Retirement Book stand out from the competition is its focus on how to plan financially and how to translate dreams into after-retirement reality. It comes from a Wall Street Journal editor whose bi-monthly guide to retirement planning pairs well with a Journal staff reporter expert on the same topic: together they show how to maximize profit and dreams alike, making this a top pick for any public library collection.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

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