Good guide to retirement investing based on your age. Easy read for those of us who know nothing about investing.

Why did I give this book 4 stars? Because it efficiently, simply lays out by each decade what the most important things one should be doing or have done. I really liked the 2nd Chapter addressed to those just starting out in the work world; great advice.

Yes, You Can Get a Financial Life was a great read. If you are looking to make sense of how financial choices impact you in different stages of life, then this is the book for you. Each chapter is set up in a way that supports that particular stage of life: whether you are just starting out after college, or you are a 30-year old single mom or a fifty-something family man ready to retire. The format of the book is easy to read and Ben Stein’s voice adds humor to what could be a very dry subject. This book will remain in my library for years to come for review as I continue to meet each new stage in life. For some, this will just be review and supporting information of what they already know, but for others I like that Financial Life suggests that it is never too late to learn, but there are consequences that must be accepted for your late start before you can successfully move forward in getting your family’s finances in order. Highly recommended.

I’ve read this a couple times and just recently finished it again. I like how it breaks down how you should approach different decades in your life. The authors’ approach is filtered through the mindset of helping you earn, spend, and invest wisely to maintain your highest possible standard of living throughout your life. While much advice seems common sense, there are many non-financial life tips that can help you succeed financially. Now in my 40’s after saving heavily and investing for many years, this book was reassuring that I’m on track to have a financially stable retirement.