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    Summary of Emily Guy Birken's The 5 Years Before You Retire Updated Edition
    Summary of Emily Guy Birken's The 5 Years Before You Retire Updated Edition
    Summary of Emily Guy Birken's The 5 Years Before You Retire Updated Edition
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    Summary of Emily Guy Birken's The 5 Years Before You Retire Updated Edition

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    Listen to the Summary of Emily Guy Birken's The 5 Years Before You Retire Updated Edition in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The 5 Years Before You Retire Updated Edition" by Emily Guy Birken provides a comprehensive guide to financial preparation for retirement. It emphasizes the importance of personal savings and investment in the absence of traditional pensions, with 401(k) plans being the primary retirement vehicle for most workers. The book advises on how to calculate the necessary retirement savings, taking into account monthly expenses, anticipated income, and the impact of interest...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMilkyway Media
    Release dateMar 28, 2024
    ISBN9798882347207
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