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"How to Retire Young" is laid out rather simply. Its starts with the basic premise that it is not necessary to work forever and shows how this is possible. Next it shows why not being dependent on a job is something to look forward to, rather than the beginning of boredom. Then it explains how employers no longer have any loyalty to their employees - just ask anybody who's been laid off recently. Choosing the right profession is discussed, and explains that although becoming self-sufficient by working for someone else is clearly more difficult, it is possible. The book then covers the different steps necessary to accomplish an early retirement including the different tools to take advantage of while accumulating retirement assets. Because of the age of the book, it does not cover more recent developments like Roth IRAs, but everything it does cover remains relevant. Toward the end of the book it covers issues for special populations: older workers, women, and singles. Lastly, the book provides inspiring case histories of people who succeeded in leaving employment when they wanted to, not when they had to.
Between this book and "Your Money or Your Life" by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin (still in print), which were published at roughly the same time, I was inspired to create change not only in my finances but also in my lifestyle. It took a few years, but I crawled out of debt (without declaring bankruptcy), learned how to save money, and was motivated to start investing. I'm still in the same profession, and it will be a few more years before I'm financially self-sufficient, but I'm looking forward to a comfortable retirement well before I'm 62, the median retirement age in the United States. Wherever you are Mr. Tauber, thank you.
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I feel that every one should read about Denmark Vessey and his contributions to Black History. If you have nothing to do, read this book. I promise you it will change your views on Black History.