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RENDEZVOUS WITH RETIREMENT: A Guide to Getting Fiscally Fit Kindle Edition

by James C. Molet (Author), Brian D. Tramuel (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 4 ratings
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This Second Edition starts with a new Foreword by Brian D. Tramuel, followed by updated information on how Americans are preparing for retirement, new content on living more frugally and shares a new philosophy on home ownership. The book walks the reader through developing a comprehensive savings and investment plan for securing a comfortable retirement, while reflecting on the author's personal journey to fiscal fitness. It provides guidelines for how individuals can determine how much money they will need - or desire - in retirement, necessary actions associated with retirement planning, behaviors that should be adopted in pursuit of fiscal fitness, provides the requisite tools for planning, provides suggested guidelines for funding various retirement accounts and highlights various personal finance philosophies.
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    August 30, 2014
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    9 - 12
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About the Author

James C. Molet retired in 2005 after serving 21 years in the United States Army. During the latter part of his career, his interest in personal finance was piqued based on his experiences and observations of the way most Americans plan - or more accurately, fail to plan - for retirement and the difficulty many face in starting the process; and understanding key factors and philosophies. 

His first book, "RENDEZVOUS WITH RETIREMENT: A Guide to Getting Fiscally Fit," serves as a personal reflection of his experiences on the road to fiscal fitness and provides detailed guidance in preparing for a successful retirement. James is currently writing his second Personal Finance Thriller, "Sin City Greed," due for release spring 2015.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00N6QN4J4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ JCM Publishing; 2nd edition (August 30, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 30, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1729 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 171 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 4 ratings

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James C. Molet retired in 2005 after serving 21 years in the United States Army. During the latter part of his career, his interest in personal finance was piqued based on his experiences and observations of the way most Americans plan - or more accurately, fail to plan - for retirement and the difficulty many face in starting the process; and understanding key factors and philosophies.

His first book, "RENDEZVOUS WITH RETIREMENT: A Guide to Getting Fiscally Fit," serves as a personal reflection of his experiences on the road to fiscal fitness and provides detailed guidance in preparing for a successful retirement. His first novel, "Cream City Hustle," a Personal Finance Thriller, was released in 2014; and his second Personal Finance Thriller, "Sin City Greed," is now available.

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Robert Ohly
4.0 out of 5 stars Basic but necessary
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2014
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Unless you've been exposed to the financial world by work or family there may never be as good an opportunity as this book for understanding the value of financial planning.
While this confirmed my planning it gave me some items to focus on. Retirement came unexpected for me. I was financially ready but only because of unexpected success in my former career.
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Justin Murakami
5.0 out of 5 stars Rendezvous With Retirement
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2014
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads giveaway program.

This was a very well-written and approachable discourse on retirement planning that i feel would be helpful to anyone who is currently working or will be working in the near future. Mr. Molet does a fine job integrating his personal experiences struggling with having enough money and being concerned about his fiscal wellbeing with the guidance he provides. Helpful chapter summaries tie together the lessons covered in each part of the book, and helpful tips, pointers, and accessible, straight-forward planning tools are presented topically.

Mr. Molet is upfront that he is not a financial planning professional. However, much of what he has to say is just good common sense and is completely in line with information and guidance presented by professionals. In particular, I sometimes heard the voice of Suzie Orman coming through -- especially in warnings about "financial professionals" who may only be out to sell a financial vehicle/product for profit without the customer's best interest in mind.

The book is also very clear about what it is not: it is not a detailed guide about exactly what investment vehicles one should choose. It leaves detailed research and planning up to the reader, but points out considerations to make when formulating one's tailored retirement plan. Each person is different, and I would be distrustful of a financial planning book that provides a one-size-fits-all guide to fiscal health.

All around a great summary and starting point for sound financial planning from a well-considered layman's perspective. Well done.
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Charles T Franklin
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Foundational Retirement Book in the "I Wasn't Born With a Silver Spoon But Want to Retire With a Fancy One" Kind of Way
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2015
"Rendezvous with Retirement" is a great insiders look at retirement from the point of a retiree, not an industry "big wig" who tells other what to do with their money. As James Molet graphically demonstrates in the first chapters of his book, his experience in finance comes from both academic training and a real-life need to understand money. He had to understand money because he needed to survive.

That kind of background created a book that offers both detailed advice on which 401K to choose while also providing real world advice (how much would an average US couple with some savings need for retirement). He does some detailed (but easy) arithmetic to get that coveted "retirement number" and shows realistic options for getting that. (The TV commercials had me worried about my "retirement number" and I'm nowhere near retiring!). He goes into Social Security, investments, and all kinds of "portfolio stuff" in a way that isn't gimmick, but realistic strategy.

What I really appreciate from this book is 2 things, the perspective on passive income and the path towards that goal. Molet is BIG believer in making your money work for you, so he provides a plethora of ways for readers to do that. I am in NO WAY ready for passive income (I'm actually closer to the life James Molet had at the beginning of the book), but I appreciated the strategic way he approached it. His approach shifted my perspective from "working for enough money" to "making money work enough for me". The fact that it came from someone who has a similar background to mine made it all the more realistic to me.

Note; This book was based on a free copy made available during a blog contest.
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The Debt Free Guys
5.0 out of 5 stars James does a great job in weaving his story into the subject of ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2015
James does a great job in weaving his story into the subject of retirement. This book is full of great advice for both those just starting out and those who are behind on saving for retirement. A great read for both novice and those familiar with investing.
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