What Color Is Your Parachute? for Retirement, Second Edition

"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