Reviews
"Nelson and Bolles provide worksheets galore, and lots of introspective exercises, but this is more than a feel-good read. There's also some substantive financial and healthcare information--including a section about fiduciary advisors--making this book a great gift for clients and prospects in midlife who may be getting ready to think about next steps." -Financial Planning Magazine, 10/1/10 "so relevant to today's maturing workforce. Grab a pen and complete the many questionnaires included in the book as you explore the financial, geographic, medical, biological, psychological and social aspects of your perfect retirement." -Better Investing, 10/1/10 "an excellent book. ...BothParachutebooks provide useful insights and a number of exercises to help you make the best choices for this new stage in life." -Steve Vernon, blogger, CBS MoneyWatch "it should calm your fears and put you in the right frame of mind to pursue a fulfilling retirement despite all the new challenges." -David Carpenter, Associated Press "A useful, practical roadmap for anyone thinking about retirement, no matter how distant." -USA Today "Filled with exercises and resources on such matters as making lasting friendships, evaluating medical treatment plans, and finding the ideal place to settle down." -Employee Benefit News "Retirement researcher and writer John Nelson argues that there are at least five other key components of a successful retirement, in addition to the financial one." -Investment Advisor "Parachute for Retirementisn't just a book-it's a step-by-step guide to planning your retirement life." -Wall Street Journal "A nice compliment to the more typical IRA-intensive school of retirement planning." -Washington Post, "A useful, practical roadmap for anyone thinking about retirement, no matter how distant." -USA Today "Filled with exercises and resources on such matters as making lasting friendships, evaluating medical treatment plans, and finding the ideal place to settle down." -Employee Benefit News "Retirement researcher and writer John Nelson argues that there are at least five other key components of a successful retirement, in addition to the financial one." -Investment Advisor "Parachute for Retirementisn't just a book-it's a step-by-step guide to planning your retirement life." -Wall Street Journal "A nice compliment to the more typical IRA-intensive school of retirement planning." -Washington Post, "an excellent book. ...BothParachutebooks provide useful insights and a number of exercises to help you make the best choices for this new stage in life." -Steve Vernon, blogger, CBS MoneyWatch "it should calm your fears and put you in the right frame of mind to pursue a fulfilling retirement despite all the new challenges." -David Carpenter, Associated Press "A useful, practical roadmap for anyone thinking about retirement, no matter how distant." -USA Today "Filled with exercises and resources on such matters as making lasting friendships, evaluating medical treatment plans, and finding the ideal place to settle down." -Employee Benefit News "Retirement researcher and writer John Nelson argues that there are at least five other key components of a successful retirement, in addition to the financial one." -Investment Advisor "Parachute for Retirementisn't just a book-it's a step-by-step guide to planning your retirement life." -Wall Street Journal "A nice compliment to the more typical IRA-intensive school of retirement planning." -Washington Post, "offer(s) exercises to help you map your future." -SmartMoney magazine, 2/1/11 "Nelson and Bolles provide worksheets galore, and lots of introspective exercises, but this is more than a feel-good read. There's also some substantive financial and healthcare information--including a section about fiduciary advisors--making this book a great gift for clients and prospects in midlife who may be getting ready to think about next steps." - Financial Planning Magazine , 10/1/10 "so relevant to today's maturing workforce. Grab a pen and complete the many questionnaires included in the book as you explore the financial, geographic, medical, biological, psychological and social aspects of your perfect retirement." -Better Investing , 10/1/10 "an excellent book. ...Both Parachute books provide useful insights and a number of exercises to help you make the best choices for this new stage in life." -Steve Vernon, blogger, CBS MoneyWatch "it should calm your fears and put you in the right frame of mind to pursue a fulfilling retirement despite all the new challenges." -David Carpenter, Associated Press "A useful, practical roadmap for anyone thinking about retirement, no matter how distant." -USA Today "Filled with exercises and resources on such matters as making lasting friendships, evaluating medical treatment plans, and finding the ideal place to settle down." -Employee Benefit News "Retirement researcher and writer John Nelson argues that there are at least five other key components of a successful retirement, in addition to the financial one." -Investment Advisor " Parachute for Retirement isn't just a book-it's a step-by-step guide to planning your retirement life." -Wall Street Journal "A nice compliment to the more typical IRA-intensive school of retirement planning." -Washington Post, "offer(s) exercises to help you map your future." --SmartMoney magazine, 2/1/11 "Nelson and Bolles provide worksheets galore, and lots of introspective exercises, but this is more than a feel-good read. There's also some substantive financial and healthcare information--including a section about fiduciary advisors--making this book a great gift for clients and prospects in midlife who may be getting ready to think about next steps." -- Financial Planning Magazine , 10/1/10 "so relevant to today's maturing workforce. Grab a pen and complete the many questionnaires included in the book as you explore the financial, geographic, medical, biological, psychological and social aspects of your perfect retirement." --Better Investing , 10/1/10 "an excellent book. ...Both Parachute books provide useful insights and a number of exercises to help you make the best choices for this new stage in life." --Steve Vernon, blogger, CBS MoneyWatch "it should calm your fears and put you in the right frame of mind to pursue a fulfilling retirement despite all the new challenges." --David Carpenter, Associated Press "A useful, practical roadmap for anyone thinking about retirement, no matter how distant." --USA Today "Filled with exercises and resources on such matters as making lasting friendships, evaluating medical treatment plans, and finding the ideal place to settle down." --Employee Benefit News "Retirement researcher and writer John Nelson argues that there are at least five other key components of a successful retirement, in addition to the financial one." --Investment Advisor " Parachute for Retirement isn't just a book--it's a step-by-step guide to planning your retirement life." --Wall Street Journal "A nice compliment to the more typical IRA-intensive school of retirement planning." --Washington Post, "Parachute for Retirementisn't just a book-it's a step-by-step guide to planning your retirement life." -Wall Street Journal "A nice compliment to the more typical IRA-intensive school of retirement planning." -Washington Post
