Retirement Planning In A New Direction: A Return To Common Sense [Hardcover]

MATTHEW J DICKEN is the Founder & CEO of Strategic Wealth Designers, a full service financial services firm working to help both retirees and pre-retirees better secure their financial futures. He is a national coach & mentor for financial advisors & CPAs. His “safer money” approach to investing, coupled with his track record of success, has made him a prominent authority on television, radio & many publications. Since 1997, Matt has helped & educated thousands of individuals in Kentucky and Indiana with their retirement planning, goals & dreams.

In his personal time, Matt likes to be an involved member of his community. In addition to being a member of the Animal Care Society (one of their dogs is a Hurricane Katrina survivor) & Northeast Christian Church, Matt is the owner & lead driver of Dicken Performance, an auto racing team. Matt and his wife Colleen were born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and now reside in Goshen, Kentucky.About the Author Introduction Three Rules for a Prosperous Retirement Rule one: Safety comes First Chapter 1: Time for a new approach Chapter 2: What the stockbrokers tell us Chapter 3: Today’s better ways to invest safely Rule two: Get a reasonable return Chapter 1: Fees that pick your pocket Chapter 2: Keeping taxes under control Rule three: Keep it Simple Chapter 1: Our grandparents’ secret Chapter 2: Stop following the herd Chapter 3: Planning for prosperity Getting Started How to choose an expert adviser A 20-point checklist for your retirement“If you're tired of the failed buy & hope approach and are looking for a fresh take on protecting your financial future then look no further. Declare your independence from uncertainty and put yourself back in control with Matt's book.” - Rob Russell | Author, Retirement Held Hostage, U.S. News & World Report Smarter Investor columnist Matt, your book brings financial topics to the table for families in a very understandable way. I feel yol#